It was a beautiful early spring morning on Sunday 9th March, chilly but bright, and the sun was dappling through the trees. It was a pleasure to be in Nightingale Valley. The primary focus of the work party was bramble bashing. A group of us set about tackling the brambles that have taken hold near the electricity pylon at…
In January of this year, FoBB took on an allotment at The Rock, overlooking Nightingale Valley. We’ve called it the ‘Secret Garden’: firstly, because it is in such a beautiful, tranquil setting and, secondly, because no one seems to know where The Rock allotments are! It’s just off Allison Road, by the way. Our intention is to…
February’s (brief) sunshine… brings hope for spring! Welcome to the Friends of Brislington Brook newsletter for February. The start of spring is nigh and as FOBB Vice Chair Jackie has spotted…it’s all happening in St Anne’s Woods! The fruiting bodies of scarlet elf cup are in their usual place, growing on the decaying sycamore. Yellow brain fungus is…
Work on the FOBB plot at The Rock Allotments just off Allison Road kicked off on the 7th when James led a Duke of Edinburgh group to start clearing the brambles. They made a good start, clearing sufficient space to allow FOBB allotment expert Martin to start digging up the bramble roots and getting some…
Andy O’Neill, the wood sculptor responsible for carving the Dragon has finished the first stage of his work and what an impact this has made already. He has received more than 300 likes on his Instagram and the positive response from adults and children alike in the woods has been brilliant. We all have nothing but…
Plans for an exciting new creative project in Nightingale Valley
The end of the Winter may still feel like it’s a little while from now, but for nature in the valley, February is prime time for early starters to get ready for the times of growth and bounty to come.
Everything you need to know about the sometimes-green Brook.
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…
Duck! Here comes another year. Welcome to the Friends of Brislington Brook December newsletter – cutting it a little fine on the 31st of December true – but… fresh off the press for the New Year! In this month’s edition… If there’s something you’d like to include in our newsletter, let us know by emailing…
