Community Events
Join us helping with the management of nature reserves around the city. All tools are provided. Please bring a drink for breaktime and work gloves if you have them. For further information please contact Felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk. We look forward to meeting you!
Friends of Horsbere Brook Work Days
Mystery Work Day - On the Reserve
- Monday 12 January - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Monday 19 January - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Monday 26 January - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Tasks include tree care, mulching and willow clearance. The task will be updated closer to the date depending on water levels in the pond.
Friends of Hucclecote Work Days
For sessions at Hucclecote Meadows meet by the signboard on Lobleys Drive (what3words ///sang.parks.hiking), for sessions at Green Lane meet at the kissing gate off Laxton Road (what3words trim.jets.intervals), for Appleton Way (what3words ///good.hers.rice).
Coppicing - Green Lane
- Friday 9 January 2026 9.30 - 12.30 pm
Hedge Laying - Hucclecote
- Friday 16 January 2026 9.30 - 12.30 pm
Fencing - Green Lane
- Friday 30 January 2026 9.30 - 12.30 pm
Further updates and details can be found on Facebook @FriendsofHucclecoteMeadows
Friends of Robinswood Hill Working Party
We help the Rangers with their conservation work on the hill - from scrub clearance and trail clearing to oiling wood sculptures. We meet on the first Thursday of the month (except July and August) at 2pm (except in December and January when we meet at 1pm). Tea/coffee and cakes are provided at half time! For further information please contact ForHill2022@gmail.com
Volunteering at Robinswood Hill
Scrub Clearing - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 7 January - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 14 January - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 21 January - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 28 January - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Park in Fox Elms car park what3words //speeds.orbit.wipes . The task will depend on ground conditions. Please bring a drink and snack for breaktime, all tools provided.
For further details please email felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk
Volunteering at Alney Island
Removing Old Fenceline - Alney Island
- Friday 23 January - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at what3words //fresh.maps.vision the gate will be opened to allow parking inside the security barrier. Please bring a drink.
For further details please email felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk
Green Abbey Volunteers
Meet to help nature around Clock Tower Park
For further details please see Green Abbey or contact Cate Williams greenabbey.gl4@gmail.com or Beth Sweet greenabbeysecretary@gmail.com
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 or email us at countryside@gloucester.gov.uk