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

Weekend 'Odd Job' Day - The Community Woodland

  • Saturday 11 October - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Tasks will include raking grass.

Willow Clearing - The Pond

  • Friday 17 October - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Friday 31 October - 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.

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

  • Friday 10 October 9.30 - 12.30 pm 
  • Raking and removing cut grass to boost biodiversity

Odd Job Day -  Hucclecote Meadows, Green Lane Reserve or Appleton Way

  • Friday 24 October 9.30 - 12.30 pm 
  • Saturday 1st November 10.30 - 12.30 pm
  • Tasks include - raking cut grass, and hedge trimming - Check for updates closer to time.

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

Weekend Litter Pick - Robinswood Hill

  • Sunday 12 October - 10:30 am - 12 pm

Meet in the main country park car park, Reservoir Road, GL4 6SX

Opening up Viewpoints - Robinswood Hill

  • Wednesday 15 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday 22 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday 29 October - 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • 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

Clearing Willow from the Floodplain - Alney Island

  • Monday 20 October - 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.

Clearing Footpaths - Alney Island

  • Monday 27 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Meet in carpark what3words //bonus.corner.codes. Please bring a drink.

Weekend Litter Picking - Alney Island

  • Sunday 2 November - 10:30 am - 12 pm 

Meet in carpark what3words //bonus.corner.codes. 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?

Find out more

Countryside Unit​ - Robinswood Hill Country Park Reservoir Road Gloucester, GL4 6SX Tel: 01452 303 206 or email us at countryside@gloucester.gov.uk