Alston Moor Red Squirrel Group

Alston Moor Red Squirrel Group Alston Moor Red Squirrel Group is community/ volunteer led with the aim of conserving the native reds

Alston Moor Red Squirrel group aim to conserve and protect the moor's population of the native red squirrel. Volunteer led, the group looks to monitor the reds through the provision of sightings (of both red and grey squirrels) and records from the local community. This page is a forum for all those who have a love for the reds and wish to help monitor numbers and boost the population. We would lo

ve to see your pictures and hear your stories about these cute and much loved creatures. If you would like to join the group or volunteer for us please get in touch [email protected]

25/05/2026

Moz and I are filled with gratitude on behalf of the lovely Red Squirrels today after a very ‘warm’ reception at the May Fair at Fairhill.

The organisers have created such a wonderful event and the people who came to chat, guessed the name of the squirrel, purchased feeders or raffle tickets could not have been nicer. What an amazing community we are!!

The winner of the Squirrel name prize was Katie with the name of Tinto chosen by Lou Folkard (Katie is off the moor but we’ll forgive her) and she has collected the bag of squirrelly goodies.

The winner of the raffle we did later in the day for the feeder is Mr Hudson (sorry I didn’t get your first name) - I’ll message you to drop off/pick up.

Thanks again, the conversations that took place today were so important 🙏

We’re squirrel ready! Fairhill May Fair open now 🎉
25/05/2026

We’re squirrel ready! Fairhill May Fair open now 🎉

There’s some serious prep and excitement at Beldy Towers for the AMRSG stall at Fairhill on Monday. Come down and win pr...
23/05/2026

There’s some serious prep and excitement at Beldy Towers for the AMRSG stall at Fairhill on Monday. Come down and win prizes by naming the squirrel 🐿️ 🎉💚

21/05/2026

Squirrelpox virus is deadly to red squirrels. In autumn 2023, the Senedd debated vaccine development https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245357 Despite historical Ministerial commitment to investigate the feasibility of protecting red squirrels, after 2.5 years the Department of Rural Affairs h...

Him indoors/upstairs has been busy making feeders and they will be available to buy/pick up for £20 at the following eve...
15/05/2026

Him indoors/upstairs has been busy making feeders and they will be available to buy/pick up for £20 at the following events (we’re also throwing in 250g of Hazelnuts to get you started):

Fairhill May Fair 25th May
Alston Gala 27th June
Alston Show 5th September

All proceeds will go to the group to carry on their work protecting the Red squirrels on the moor.

To preorder for pick up please DM the group or WhatsApp 07730119871.

14/05/2026

Just received this video of another Red on Alston Moor keeping people happy while they work. Reasons to live here don’t get much better than this!!

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