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Boardwalk repairs

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Tuesday 12th May 2026

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

Activity description

Fixing loose boards and patching the chicken wire to make safe this important thoroughfare through Bourne Valley nature reserve. Further details to be confirmed.

Meeting place

Britannia car park at 10a.m. or Stalin Road lay-by at 10.10a.m.

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Activity location

Bourne Valley, Off Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RU

Site description

Woodland with ponds and wetland in an Urban setting

Contact

Michael Padmore

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

Please bring

  • packed lunch
  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Bourne Valley is a site of nature conservation importance. It is a woodland and wetland site covering 15 acres sandwiched between the residential areas of Mersea Road and Old Heath Road.

Site Facilities

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Nearest Toilets - In the Cemetery, next to the entrance

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