News about the Friends
We beat the weather today, after a succession of cancelled work parties due to storms and snow/ice. The rain and strong winds today kept away until after we had finished.…
On 21 November 3 new nest boxes were installed in the wood and one damaged box was replaced. Many thanks to John Randall, who kindly made these for us. The…
/On 6 November thriller writer TM Logan held a signing for his new book at Bromley House Library in town. Our chair (and treasurer) Chrissie Wells went along to meet…
Only 5 of us today, but in fantastic weather we achieved some repairs to path edging below the north-east corner. In that area there were sections of edging that were…
On Saturday 19 October staff from The Campbell Clinic, a private dental practice on Landmark Lane, Edwalton, undertook a litter-pick in the wood and surrounding area. “We collected quite a…
Around this time of year visitors will start to see that certain trees have splashes of yellow paint on their trunks. This isn’t vandalism but a necessary step in the…
There were 7 participants this morning in glorious weather, yet not too hot under the canopy. We proudly used our two new scythes and two new shears, tackling encroaching vegetation…
There were 7 participants this morning, despite the threat of showers, which thankfully didn’t materialise. Richard kindly led the main group, which walked the western and central paths clearing encroaching…
One of the activities that requires significant effort by the Friends’ officers is the monitoring of the activities of the developers. The environment of the wood has changed immeasurably over…
Thanks largely to Chrissie and her amazing neighbours and friends we raised well over £100 at the West Bridgford Methodist Church on May 18th. In addition to the hot food…
