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Bramble Cutting

An activity with Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Weekend Only)

Activity date: Sunday 18th January 2026

Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

Cutting back bramble at Westlands CP

Activity location

Westlands Country Park, James Carter Road Colchester, CO3 9XA

Site description

Area of land recently aquired by CBC. Old landfill site which is now open park with many trees planted.

Contact

Michael Padmore

Telephone: 07764655682
Email: essex@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

packed lunch
suitable outdoor clothes
suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

Nearest Toilets - Leather Bottle public house- at Straight rd junction with Shrub End Rd

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Volunteers working are insured for Public Liability and Personal Accident.
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We provide...

Fully trained leaders
Training & a safety briefing
First Aid provision
An introduction to the work on site
Tools and protective clothing
Transport to the project site MAY be available from a specific pick up point - contact the office for details
Hot drinks & water

You should...

Have current tetanus immunity.
Be 18 years old or over (if you're under 18, please contact your local office for advice)
You can still volunteer with TCV if you have a history of offending