Himalayan Balsam Removal

An activity with Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

Activity date: Sunday 16th August 2026

Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 3:00

Activity description

Join us to help remove invasive Himalayan Balsam from the waterway in Luton. No previous experience needed and all instruction will be provided. We will spend the day working in a small watercourse, Lewsey Brook, pulling out invasive Himalayan Balsam plants before they have time to set seed! Wellies are recommended as although the brook has no water in it at present, it can still be very muddy. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided for all volunteers! Long sleeved clothing, long trousers and a sun hat are essential.

Meeting place

Transport on our minibus is available from our office at The Cemetery Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road Bedford at 9.15am. Pickup from other locations in Bedford can be arranged by request. Call Jen on 07740 899633 for details. Or you can meet us on site at Mayne Avenue in Luton at 10.15am. We will meet outside the Hockwell Ring Community Centre entrance.

Activity location

Mayne Avenue, Luton, Mayne Avenue Luton, LU4 9LS

Site description

End section of Lewsey Brook watercourse.
Road bridge with brook running beneath, ending at residential area if Ackworth Crescent.

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

Limited toilet facilities are available at this location.

Site Facilities

• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Hockwell Ring Family Centre Hub

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