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Why have some trees been marked with yellow paint?
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…
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Work Party, 23 June 2024
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…
Work Party Report, 26/5/24
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…
Spreading of “waste topsoil”
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…
Coffee morning fundraiser a success!
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…
Coffee morning, 18 May 2024
On 18 May we are holding a fund-raiser at West Bridgford Methodist Church (on Musters Road), 9:30 – 12:00. There will be food (bacon sandwiches, cakes) and coffee available as…
Dawn Chorus Walk, 27/4/24
15 of us set off at 06.00 this morning to listen to the early morning bird song in Sharphill Wood in fine but chilly weather. A Song Thrush and a…
A new member!
Some of you may be familiar with the excellent novels written by the Berkshire born author and journalist T.M. Logan, who spent some time working for first Nottingham Evening Post…
Mini work party 4/1/24
Three members carried out work recommended at the annual site visit last August. This is a task using power tools which is better to undertake outside the regular monthly work…
U3A Visit
On Friday 27 October we had a visit from the Keyworth u3a Wildlife and Conservation group who regularly visit local nature reserves such as ours. Fortunately, the weather was much…
