TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Pond Clearance
An activity with Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team
Activity date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:00
Activity description
This is our annual trip to the pond to help keep on top of vegetation growth and prevent the pond filling up with plants entirely. Pulling out some of the reeds by the root helps keep the balance of the pond healthy and ensures there's plenty of open water as well as cover for wildlife. We'll provide the waders, the tools and the tea and biscuits, you just need yourself and some enthusiasm!
Meeting place
Minibus pick up at The Cemetery Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, MK41 7TD at 9.15am. Return by 4pm.
Activity location
Toddington village pond, Market Square Toddington, LU5 6AX
Site description
Large square pond within a grassed area, walled off from street as a memorial garden. Pond has distinct historical interest, traced back to maps of 1581. A decline in maintenance in recent years has led to drop in water level and increase in nutrient levels.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Katherine Miskin
Telephone: 07740 899634
Email: k.miskin@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/beds
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Transport available from Bedford - meet at our office at 9.15am. To meet on site, meet at the pond at 10.30
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Village hall