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
Willow Clearing - The Pond
- Friday 31 October - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Monday 10 November - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Please wear wellies, the side of the pond we will be working depends on water levels. Check for updates prior to event date.
'Odd jobs' - Around the Reserve
- Monday 24 November - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Tasks include tree care and trimming.
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).
Odd Job Day - Green Lane Reserve
- Saturday 1st November 10.30 - 12.30 pm
- Tasks include - Fencing and clearing path edges.
Odd Job Day - Hucclecote Meadows or Green Lane Reserve - Location TBC
- Friday 14 November 9.30 - 12.30 pm
- Tasks include - Fencing and trimming hedges. Please check for updates closer to the time.
Pond Restoration - Hucclecote Meadows SSSI
- Friday 28 November 9.30 - 12.30 pm
- Please wear wellies if possible. There are also bankside tasks available.
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
Opening up Viewpoints - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 5th November - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 12th November - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Park in Fox Elms car park what3words //speeds.orbit.wipes Please bring a drink and snack for breaktime, all tools provided.
Trail Trimming - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 19 November - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Park in Fox Elms car park what3words //speeds.orbit.wipes Please bring a drink and snack for breaktime, all tools provided.
Planting Plug plants and Trimming - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 26 November - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet in the main country park car park, Reservoir Road, GL4 6SX
For further details please email felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk
Volunteering at Alney Island
Weekend Litter Picking - Alney Island
- Sunday 2 November - 10:30 am - 12 pm
Meet in carpark what3words //bonus.corner.codes. Please bring a drink.
Clearing Cyclepath and Fencing - Alney Island
- Monday 17 November - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meet in carpark what3words //bonus.corner.codes. Please bring a drink.
For further details please email felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk
Removing old Fenceline - Alney Island
- Friday 21 November - 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.
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