TCV
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An activity with Norwich Midweek Group
Activity date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15
Activity description
Removing invasive birch to save the heathland habitat.
Meeting place
If you would like a lift to the site in our minibus, it is strongly advisable to book a place via mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691 and then meet at the corner of Queens Road & Brazen Gate, by the traffic lights next to big Sainsbury's car park, opposite Norwich bus station [ what3words: single.affair.robe ] at 10am. Transport also available from near UEA at 9.15am by arrangement. Or you can join us on site, just meet us by the notice boards at the far western end of the Common, Upgate (south of Swannington), Norfolk, NR9 5AH. (O.S. Grid Ref: TG 142 182) [ what3words: messaging.mermaids.hooks ] We will be arriving there at approx 10.25am
Activity location
Swannington Upgate Common, By notice boards at the far western end of the Common Upgate (just south of Swannington) (O.S. Grid Ref: TG 142 182), NR9 5AH.
Site description
Superbly varied common with a mixture of oak, scrub, grassland, heathland and marsh, plus a series of ponds. almost all of Norfolk's habitats in one site!
Pick Up Point
Contact
Mark Webster
Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/norfolk
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
To get a place on the minibus please ensure you book via mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691
Site Facilities
- Parking
- Nearest Toilets - None within easy reach
