Community Events
Friends of Horsbere Brook Work Days
Tree Care and Snowdrop Planting - Main Queen's Green Canopy Woodland
- Wednesday 20th March - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
We will be planting snowdrops in the orchard and clearing weeds from the newly planted trees, checking stakes and guards and mulching trees using recycled woodchip. The mulch will suppress weed growth and give the trees a nutrient boost. Meet by the main gate at 9.30 am or find us in the large new woodland on The Mound. Please bring a drink for break time. We look forward to seeing you.
Tree Care - Community Woodland
- Monday 25th March - 9:30 - 12:30 pm
We began planting the community woodland in 2015. Many trees can now grow without the need of stakes. We will be removing old stakes and checking tree ties. Meet by the main gate at 9:30 am or find us in the community woodland. Please bring a drink for break time. We look forward to seeing you.
Tree Care - Queen's Green Canopy Woodland (by the railway)
- Sunday 31st March - 10 am - 1 pm
- Saturday 27th April - 10:30 am - 1 pm
We will be clearing weeds from the newly planted trees, checking stakes and guards and mulching trees using recycled woodchip. The mulch will suppress weed growth and give the trees a nutrient boost. Meet by the main gate at the session start time or find us by the railway. Please bring a drink for break time. We look forward to seeing you.
Tree Care - The Mound Hedge
- Friday 5th April - 9:30 - 12:30 pm
- Monday 22nd April - 9:30 - 12:30 pm
Tree Care - Cliff's Wood
- Wednesday 3rd April - 9:30 - 12:30 pm
We will be caring for trees in Cliff's Wood. This will involve clearing weeds from the trees, checking and replacing guards and hammering stakes. We will also be mulching the trees. Meet by the main gate at 9:30 am or find us in the community woodland. Please bring a drink for break time. We look forward to seeing you.
For further details and maps please contact Felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk Further updates and information about the reserves can be found on Facebook @FriendsofHorsberebrook
Friends of Hucclecote Work Days
For events at Green Lane please meet by the kissing gate off Laxton Road, for events at Hucclecote Meadows please meet by the main field gate on Lobleys Drive, or find us in the fields. Please bring a drink for half time.
- Friday 22nd March - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bench Installation and Path Trimming - Hucclecote Meadows
- Monday 8th April - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pulling Goats Rue - Green Lane Reserve
- Friday 12th April - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Light Trimming, Path Edges - Hucclecote Meadows SSSI
- Friday 10th May - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fencing and Trimming - Hucclecote Meadows SSSI
- Friday 14th June - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Light Trimming, Path Edges - Green Lane Reserve
- Friday 12th July - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ragwort Pulling
- Friday 26th July - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Hucclecote Meadows
- Friday 9th August - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Green Lane Reserve
Light Trimming, Path Edges - Hucclecote Meadows SSSI
- Friday 23rd August - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Further updates and information about the reserves can be found on Facebook @FriendsofHucclecoteMeadows
For further information please contact felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk
Friends of Robinswood Hill Working Party
We help the Rangers with their conservation work on the hill, mainly clearing scrub and clearing footpaths. When the birds are not nesting we can be found hacking at undergrowth and having huge bonfires enjoyed by all. Cleaning up some of the wellheads and putting in benches and oiling the wood sculptures have also been on the agenda.
We meet on the 1st Thursday of every month except July and August when most people are busy with holidays etc. We meet at 2pm every month except in December and January when we meet at 1pm. If you cannot do the full two hours that is fine, just do what you can and rest whenever you feel the need. Of course you do not need to attend every time, we all have lives to lead, so just come when you can. Tea/coffee and cakes are provided at half time!
We meet at various locations on the hill depending on what the Rangers decide needs doing, The Rangers provide all the equipment, all you need to bring is a stout pair of shoes or boots, some thick gloves and protective/warm clothing.
For further information please contact ForHill2022@gmail.com
If you would like to join us send your name, e-mail address and telephone number we will put your name on the Working Party volunteer list and contact you near the time of the next meeting.
Clearing Trails - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 27th March - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
- Wednesday 10th April - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Join us clearing trails and path edges at the bottom of the oak meadow. Meet at the ranger centre at 9:30 am or onsite at what3words ///highs.showed.cliff. Please bring a drink and snack for breaktime, all tools provided. Email countryside@gloucester.gov.uk for further information or a map. We look forward to meeting you!
Clearing Trails - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 24th April - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Join us clearing trails on the hill. Meet at the ranger centre at 9:30 am. Please bring a drink and snack for breaktime, all tools provided. Email countryside@gloucester.gov.uk for further information or a map. We look forward to meeting you!
Litter Pick - Robinswood Hill
- Saturday 30th March - 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Join us for a litter pick around Robinswood Hill. Grab tools from the rangers centre and go for a wander. Please return all bags to the rangers centre for disposal once finished. Thank you for your help!
Friends of Alney Island
Clearing the Cycleway - Alney Island
- Thursday 21st March - 9.30 - 12.30 am
Join us as we continue clearing the cycle path by the car park. We will be trimming bramble. Meet in the main reserve car park (what3words \\\bonus.corner.codes) at 9:30 am or find us on the cycle-path. Please bring a drink for breaktime, all tools provided. Thank you for your help!
Litter Pick - Alney Island
- Sunday 28th April - 10 - 12 pm
Join us as for a litter pick around the island. Meet in the main reserve car park (what3words \\\bonus.corner.codes) at 10 am to collect tools. Please bring a drink for breaktime, all tools provided. All bags please to be returned to the car park when you have finished your wander. Thank you for your help!
For further details please email felicity.davies@glouceser.gov.uk
Green Abbey Volunteers
Volunteer Litter Pickers
Our aim is to make Gloucester a clean and pleasant place for our residents to live. We are proud to say we have more than 100 volunteers who help us keep the City clean and tidy.
Our volunteers really enjoy being able to make a valuable contribution and a positive impact in their local area.
Why not join them and help us make a difference?
Countryside Unit - Robinswood Hill Country Park Reservoir Road Gloucester, GL4 6SX Tel: 01452 303 206