For anyone wanting more volunteering/green goodness this year’s Green Week runs from 6th-19th June and there’s lots to get involved in – and lots of opportunities to sample other areas and groups in our wider area.
Check out the poster below, or see more information about each event on the Green Week webpage.
It has long been my dream to create a wetland wildflower meadow in the St Anne’s Valley. When I applied for the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) grant I had this in mind. In addition to requesting funding for the dragon sculpture, the container/tool shed and tools, I applied for £450 to spend on wetland wildflower…
Our campaign is gaining traction! Here’s what we’ve achieved so far. Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) On the 11th Oct, one of our campaign volunteers made an application to Bristol City Council for the London Plane and other trees to be protected by TPOs. BCC came back to us yesterday saying that it was at the…
Once again, even when the depths of winter’s relentless wet onslaught seems to make the idea of new life and beginnings an impossibility… here we are! So green, so new. Bluebells, Wild Garlic, blossom, – a symphony of sights, smells and sounds. Talking of which… Everybody’s Heard… About the Bird… Despite a downpour of rain at 5am…
A report by Geoff Thomas On Saturday 11th January, Jackie, Jo, Andy and I met with the new owners of the Coach House and Stables and land in Nightingale Valley, Andy Kemp and his business partner. We met them at Hill Lawn and then walked around the area of the tar barrels while discussing their…
Hello friends! January is finally almost over, after what feels like a 17-week month. Firstly, the great news: on Wednesday 4th February from 7-9pm in the cafe at St Anne’s House, FoBB is holding our Yearly Planning Meeting. Let’s be honest, none of us like meetings, so we aim to make it as interactive and enjoyable as…
