Working parties are free, of course. Tools are provided. Guided walks are £1 per person. Illustrated talks: £3 (non-members welcome).
The South Glos group attends numerous school fetes, open days and conservation events through the year to help promote the work of the Trust and to encourage new membership.
Tel: 07770 684200
The garden features a pergola, a solar-powered water feature, an interesting display of rocks and fossils from Aust Cliff and windchimes. It involves local groups, including the disabled and local schools, as well as the wider community.
10am, meet at the kissing gate entrance to the Fishponds on Manor Walk
It is planned to carry out coppicing, path clearance and removal of any litter that has accumulated.
As always, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Be prepared for wet and muddy conditions. Strong gloves are also recommended.
Dave has a "slasher", 2 loppers and some litter pickers. Allan Burberry will also be bringing some tools.
For more information, please contact Dave Rowley on 01454 412941 or by email below.
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7.30pm at Old Bakery Annexe, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Illustrated talk by Steve Nicholls.
The first Europeans to set foot on North America stood in awe of the natural abundance before them. The skies were filled with birds, seas and rivers teemed with fish, and the forests and grasslands were a hunter's dream, with populations of game too abundant and diverse to even fathom. It's no wonder these first settlers thought they had discovered a paradise of sorts.
Steve is an award-winning, television documentary producer and director. Whilst working at the BBC’s Natural History Unit, he produced programmes for ‘Wildlife on One’ and ‘Natural World’. He was series producer on the hugely successful series, ‘Alien Empire’.
In addition, he has written Paradise Land, a highly acclaimed environmental history of North America. He is also vice-chair of the Avon Wildlife Trust.
http://spnicholls.com/
Entrance: £3
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9.30am, Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
Jenny, from Sense Africa, will guide you through a wealth of knowledge about how to get the best out of an African safari, from what to wear and listen for to weird and wonderful facts about specific wildlife.
Learn how to track animals and try out your new skills to see whether you are an 'Ace Tracker'!
Arrive at 3pm in the Tudor Hall for the informative talk, this will be followed by a delicious traditional cream tea.
£18.50 per person
Stay the night based on two people sharing - we are offering a special rate of £150.00 per night to include accommodation in a classic bedchamber and full English breakfast. Single occupancy £105.00 Quote 'Events'
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10am-4pm, meet at Sheiling School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HP
Friends of Park Farm Medieval Fishponds have arranged an archaeological survey of two of the historic ponds within the Sheiling School estate.
The details of this event are yet to be finalised. However it is likely to be of another pond on land owned by Camphill Communities Thornbury (of which the Sheiling School is part). The good news is that this pond is DRY.
The survey will be led by Paul Driscoll (the South Gloucestershire Council Community Archaeologist). Training will be provide under the auspices of the SCARP initiative, a Heritage Lottery Funded project to help local groups research their historic environment.
Participants should bring packed lunches and drinks. A room will be provided for lunch breaks, and toilet facilities will be available. As this investigation is taking place in the Winter it is very weather dependent. Suitable clothing and footwear are essential. In the event that the weather prevents work on site, we will be looking into what can be done to occupy the time we are unable to work.
For more information, please contact Dave Rowley on 01454 412941 or by email below. He will email interested parties with more details nearer the date.
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7.30pm at Old Bakery Annexe, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Illustrated talk by Dr Remy Poland.
Dr Poland, who teaches at Clifton College in Bristol, is a leading expert on ladybirds and on the recent invasion of the Harlequin ladybird, which is causing interesting changes.
Entrance: £3
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7.30pm at Old Bakery Annexe, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Illustrated talk by Ian Harvey.
Don’t miss this chance to find out the Wild Boar’s history, ecology and impact on this ancient woodland, and the Forestry Commission’s management strategy. Ian Harvey is the chief ranger for the Forest of Dean.
Entrance: £3
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2pm, Meet at the Old Down end of Hazel Lane by the stile and field gate
Walk led by Allan Burberry.
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