Scrub Clearance at Waterside Valley

An activity with Bristol Conservation Volunteers

Activity date: Tuesday 17th December 2024

Start time: 9:45
Finish time: 16:00

Activity description

Come along and help us clear scrub from Waterside Valley in order to prevent encroachment and conserve the species rich grassland that prevails here. This is a A Somer Valley Rediscovered and TCV Project. Join in, feel good.

Meeting place

Outside The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street. Next to Farrs Lane.

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Activity location

Waterside Valley, Swallow Community Cafe Radstock, BA3 3QE

Site description

Purchased in July 2021 by Westfield Parish Council with the overall vision to enhance the land as public open space, retaining the wildlife value and natural aspect of the site. It is a space where people of Westfield and surrounding areas can enjoy the nature, the views, and the sense of history and of peace which permeates this ground. br> br>Waterside Valley is a 13-hectare site adjacent to Radstock Town Centre and Westfield and connected by footpaths to Haydon. br> br>The site comprises of grassland, hedgerow, and the Snails Brook, which is a tributary of the Wellow Brook. br> br>The site forms part of a wider area recognised for its wildlife potential back in 1999 when identified for ‘Environmental Enhancements’ by Avon Wildlife Trust. There are currently formal public rights of way through the site along with other informal paths. br> br>The land lies close to Kilmersdon Mine and part of the Snails Brook further up the valley has been culverted to accommodate the spoil heap (Batch) from the pit. There are also three second world war pillboxes on the boundary of the site and these, along with others in the area, formed part of an inland defence system called a Stop Line.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Claire Dinsdale

Telephone: 0117 9291624 / 07739 447995
Email: volunteer-bristol@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/southwest

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Somer Valley Rediscovered Green spaces project aims to make the Somer Valley an area of high biodiversity, resilient to climate change and where a vibrant and thriving community lives with a strong connection to nature. Working with a range of partners, including local Town and Parish Council colleagues, and TCV, Somer Valley Rediscovered is working across 5 green spaces in the local area including Midsomer Norton Town Park. You can find out more here - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/somer-valley/greenspaces/

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Bath College Somer Valley Campus

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