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
'Odd Job' Days - On the Reserve
- Monday 22 September- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Tasks will include minor fencing repairs and closing gates ready for the cows to graze The Mound. We will also be doing tree care.
- Monday 29 September- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Tasks include - raking cut grass, tree care, mulching, footpath trimming - TBC closer to time
Weekend 'Odd Job' Day - Cliff's Wood
- Saturday 11 October - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Tasks will include tree care and cutting or raking grass. Check for updates prior to event date.
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).
Trimming Hedges and Fencing - Hucclecote Meadows
- Friday 12 September 9.30 - 12.30 pm
Odd Job Day - Hucclecote Meadows or Green Lane Reserve
- Friday 26 September 9.30 - 12.30 pm
- Tasks include - raking cut grass, pond restoration, hedge trimming - TBC closer to time
Pond Restoration - Hucclecote Meadows
- Friday 10 October 9.30 - 12.30 pm
Odd Job Day - Hucclecote Meadows or Green Lane Reserve
- Friday 24 October 9.30 - 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
Opening up Viewpoints - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 24 September - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 1 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 8 October - 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Wednesday 15 October - 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.
Clearing Footpaths - Robinswood Hill
- Wednesday 22 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday 29 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Meet point to be confirmed based on progress from previous sessions. Please check for updates.
For further details please email felicity.davies@gloucester.gov.uk
Volunteering at Alney Island
Clearing Willow from the Floodplain - Alney Island
- Monday 8 September- 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
- Monday 6 October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- 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.
Weekend Litter Pick - Alney Island
- Sunday 14 September- 10 am - 12 pm
Meet in carpark what3words //bonus.corner.codes. 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.
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