Other Groups

Volunteers play a vital role in looking after our beautiful valley and in recognition of this, the Avon Valley Partnership organised a fun day out for voluntary groups in September 2005. The day was a great opportunity for people working in different parts of the valley to meet and share experiences. Volunteering is very satisfying and good for your social life! If you fancy giving it a go give the Development Officer a call for details of your local group. Whatever time you can spare will be greatly valued. These are some of the groups and their details:

Friends of Manor Road

The Friends do practical conservation tasks in this Keynsham woodland on the third Sunday in the month. Meet at the Manor Road entrance at the end of the houses, 10am - 1pm. The Friends of Manor Road recently carried out a flora and fauna survey in and around the field pond at the far end of Plaishets, the six hectare ex-arable field in the middle of the site. The tenant farmer took the final crop off the land in September 2004 and two areas were prepared for tree planting.

Friends of Magpie Bottom

This Hanham-based group undertake conservation activities on the last Tuesday of each month at 10am - 1pm. Meet at entrance at the bottom of Bryants Hill on A431. Tools and refreshments provided. Call Paul Humphreys, BTCV, on 0117 960 5447 for info on both groups. New members welcomed by both groups.

Saltford Reach Environment Group (SREG)

SREG is currently encouraging members to monitor the condition of the river footpaths. If you’d like to help, please contact Sheila Hall 01225 872704.