Himalayan Balsam Pulling!

An activity with Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

Activity date: Sunday 31st May 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 3:00

Activity description

Help save our waterways! We will be working in Luton helping to remove invasive Himalayan Balsam from Lewsey Brook. All tools and instruction will be provided. Please wear long trousers and bring wellies if you have them. Free transport is available by minibus from our office at The Cemetery Gatehouse on Foster Hill Road, Bedford. The bus will leave at 9.30am and you will be back at 4pm. Bring a packed lunch and a waterproof jacket just in case!

Meeting place

The Cemetery Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford MK41 7TD

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Activity location

Lewsey Park, Pastures Way Luton LU4 0PF, LU4 0PF

Site description

A large urban green space with a mix of grassland, hedgerow and shelter belts. With play equipment near the sports centre.

Contact

Jen Zwetsloot

Telephone: 07740 899633
Email: jennifer.zwetsloot@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/beds

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Toilet facilities available at Lewsey Sports Centre which is beside our work site. Free parking available on site at Lewsey Sports Centre in main carpark. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits provided.

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