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- Scything near the lake
2023-09-02
Saturday 2nd September 2023
We'll be continuing the tradition of using scythes to remove grass from the slope below Webb's meadow.
Please meet at the toolstore behind the leisure centre at 10am (unless you are attending the moth identification event and joining us after).
Sturdy footware and clothing are essential.
- Discovering moths
2023-09-02
Saturday 2nd September 2023
09:30 to 10:30
Please join us and a moth expert while identifying the moths caught in the reserve using a light trap. Meet us at the picnic benches by the lake
Please see kink below for a poster.
Also see: moth_event_2023.pdf
- Sapling removal
2023-08-05
5th August 2023
We'll be continuing to remove saplings on the tump and overgrown scrub encroaching on the paths.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Sapling removal
2023-07-01
1st July 2023
We'll be continuing to remove saplings on the tump and overgrown scrub encroaching on the paths.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Tools and tool store day
Saturday 3rd June 2023
This will be our annual(ish) toolstore tidy and repair session.
- The Big Help Out
2023-05-08
Monday 6th May 2023
Our May workday will be on Coronation Bank Holiday Monday to coincide with The Big Help Out.
- woodland/scrub/invasives management.
2023-04-01
Saturday 1st April 2023
Details to be confirmed
- Earth Hour 2023
25th March 2023
20:30 - 21:30
Show your support for our planet by turning off your non essential lights for an hour.Join us in the dark for this fun way to spread a serious message.
Not suitable for very young children.See linked poster for activities.Booking through
Also see: EarthHour2023.jpg
- Bird boxes and sapling removal
2023-03-04
Saturday 4th March 2023
We'll repairing and installing nest boxes as well as removing tree saplings from our meadows.
Please meet at the Tool Store, which is the green freight container behind Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, BS32 9BS, not far from the skate park. If you are coming by car, you may be able to park in the leisure centre car park.
Please bring your own gloves if you have them. If you don’t have your own gloves, a pair can be issued to you.
- Coppicing
2022-11-05
Saturday 5th November 2022
Coppicing at Webb's brake. Sturdy footwear is essential.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Nocturnal Nature Walk
2022-10-14
Friday 14th October 2022
6.30pm-8.30pm
The walk will be led by Wildlife Conservationist Chris Sperring (MBE) from The Owl and Hawk Trust, who will introduce you to some of the nocturnal creatures that live on the reserve.
Meet outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre.
Booking on Eventbrite required.
Booking through
- Scything
2022-10-01
Saturday 1st October 2022
Clearing scrub at Sherbourne's brake. Sturdy footwear is essential.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
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- Nocturnal Nature Walk
2022-09-13
Tuesday 13th September 2022 7:30 to 9:30 pm
A nocturnal walk around the reserve led by Chris Sperring MBE.
The walk will be led by specialist Chris Sperring MBE, from the Hawk and Owl Trust, who will introduce you to the nocturnal creatures that live on the reserve. What will you see and hear? We aim to hear owls calling, identify bats using bat detectors and hopefully see both! There may of course be other nocturnal creatures out and about during our walk.
Booking through eventbrite is required.Booking through
- Nature Walk around the reserve
2022-09-10
Saturday 10th September 2022
10.00am – 11.30pm
Booking on eventbrite required.
The walk will be led by professional ecologist Rupert Higgins who will introduce you to the different habitats on the reserve and to the wildlife that depends on them.
Meet outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre.
Booking through
Also see: Nature Walk 2 10th Sept.jpg
- Scything
2022-09-03
Saturday 3th September 2022
Scything a section of the grassland in the reserve. Sturdy footwear is essential.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Bat Walk
2022-08-30
Tuesday 30th August 2022 19:45 – 21:15
In our after-dark walk, guided by local bat expert Andy Selman we'll use "bat detectors" and be shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-08-06
Saturday 6th August 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-07-02
Saturday 2nd July 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-06-11
Saturday 11th June 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-06-04
Saturday 4th June 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-05-07
Saturday 7th May 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Dawn Chorus Walk
2022-05-01
Sunday 1st May 2020 6.00 - 8.00am
Rise early and join us in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature's joyful daily miracle on our early morning walk, a week after the International Dawn Chorus Day.
The walk is Free to the public and will be led by our own experienced birders, Rob and Robin who last year identified over 35 different birds.
Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring binoculars if you have them. Please note that this is a walk in the natural environment and will include muddy and/or uneven ground and steep slopes. No dogs please.
Meet us outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre front door a few minutes early as we will be heading into the reserve at 06:00am sharp.
If you are coming by car, please park in the Willow Brook Car Park as the Leisure centre car park will be locked at that time.
For more information / tickets email events@three-brooks.info or
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-04-02
Saturday 2nd April 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-03-05
Saturday 5th March 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2022-02-05
Saturday 5th February 2022
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2021-12-04
Saturday 4th December 2021
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2021-11-06
Saturday 6th November 2021
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Activities to be confirmed
2021-10-10
Saturday 2nd October 2021
Work day conservation activities to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Booking through
- Bat Walk
2021-10-08
Friday 8th October 2021 18:30 – 20:30
In our after-dark walk, we'll use "bat detectors" and be shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Booking through
- Bat Walk
2021-09-30
Thursday 30th September 2021 18:45 – 21:00
In our after-dark walk, we'll use "bat detectors" and be shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Booking through
- Conservation work day
2021-09-04
Scything and removing scrub areas adjacent to the path between the orchard and the lake. Sturdy footwear and legwear are essential.
4th September 2021
Booking on eventbrite would be appreciated to help plan the tools needed etc., but not required.
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking through
- Scything in Webb's Meadow
2021-08-07
Scything and removing scrub on slope by Webb's Meadow. Sturdy footwear and legwear are essential.
7th August 2021
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
Booking through
- Conservation Work day
2021-07-03
Saturday 3rd July 2021
We'll be based on the Bowsland & Webb's meadows and undertaking various activities relating to invasive or encroaching weeds and habitat improvement in line with the site Management Plan.
We will be working in groups of up to 30, following covid 19 protocols required by South Gloucestershire Council.
Booking through
Also see: 17-05-21-STEP-3-All-Volunteers-Covid-19-Protocol-and-Risk-Assessment.pdf
- Conservation Work day
2021-06-05
Saturday 5th June 2021
We'll be based on the Tump and undertaking various activities relating to invasive or encroaching weeds and habitat improvement in line with the site Management Plan.
We will be working in groups of up to 30, following covid 19 protocols required by South Gloucestershire Council.
Booking through
Also see: 17-05-21-STEP-3-All-Volunteers-Covid-19-Protocol-and-Risk-Assessment.pdf
- Conservation Work day
2021-05-01
Saturday 1st May 2021
Tasks including:
litter picking
himalayan balsam surveying / pulling
trimming vegetation encroaching onto paths
We will be working in groups of 6, following covid 19 protocols required by South Gloucestershire Council.
Booking through
Also see: 29-03-21-STEP-1A2-Group-Volunteers-Covid-19-Protocol-Risk-Assessment.pdf
- New Year Work day (Sunday)
Sunday 3rd January 2021
Booking is REQUIRED for either/both days.
Breaking with tradition, we will not be laying new hedgerow but trimming and maintaining areas we previously laid.
We will be splitting into groups of 6 inorder to follow the covid 19 protocols required by South Gloucestershire Council.
Booking through
Also see: 20200828-Group_Volunteers_over_70s_Covid-19_Protocol_and_Risk_Assessment_(Final).pdf
- New Year Work day (Saturday)
Saturday 2nd January 2021
Booking is REQUIRED for either/both days.
Breaking with tradition, we will not be laying new hedgerow but trimming and maintaining areas we previously laid.
We will be splitting into groups of 6 inorder to follow the covid 19 protocols required by South Gloucestershire Council.
Booking through
Also see: 20200828-Group_Volunteers_over_70s_Covid-19_Protocol_and_Risk_Assessment_(Final).pdf
- Managing the tump
2020-03-07
Saturday 7th March 2020
We'll be continuing to remove saplings and scrub from the tump.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Hedge Laying / Bird Box Maintenance
2020-02-01
Saturday 1st Feb 2020.
We will be continuing the re-laying of the hedge adjacent to Bowsland Meadow.We will also continue locating and maintaining bird and bat boxes in the reserve.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Hedge laying
2020-01-04
Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th January 2020
Continuing our hedge laying along Bradley Stoke Way.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Coppicing and removing bramble at Sherbourne's brake
2019-12-07
Saturday 7th December 2019
Coppicing and continuing clearing bramble at entrance to reserve at Sherbourne's Brake.
Please meet at the toolstore behind the leisure centre before 10am.
- Tree planting
2019-11-02
Saturday 2nd November 2019
Tree planting.
Please meet at the toolstore behind the leisure centre before 10am.
- Foraging walk
2019-10-06
Sunday 6th October 2019
10.30am – 12.30pm
We would like to invite you to join us for an Autumn foraging walk with Steve England, Bristol’s own wildlife ambassador & forager.
Meet outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Booking through
- Removing bramble at Sherbourne's brake
2019-10-05
Saturday 5th October 2019
Clearing bramble at entrance to reserve at Sherbourne's Brake.
Please meet at the toolstore behind the leisure centre before 10am.
- Bat Walk
2019-09-08
Saturday 7th September 2019 19:30 – 21:30
In our after-dark walks, we'll use "bat detectors" and be shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Booking through
- Scything in Webb's Meadow
2019-09-07
Scything and removing scrub on the slope by Webb's Meadow.
7th September 2019
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Bat Walk
2019-08-28
Wednesday 28th August 2019 19:45 – 21:45
In our after-dark walks, we'll used with "bat detectors" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Booking through
- Bat Walk
2019-08-15
Thursday 15th August 2019 20:15 – 22:15
In our after-dark walks, we'll use "bat detectors" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Booking through
- Nature Walk around the reserve
2019-08-04
Sunday 4th August 2019
10.30am – 12.30pm (ish)
The walk will be led by professional ecologist Rupert Higgins who will introduce you to the different habitats on the reserve and to the wildlife that depends on them.
Meet outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre.
Booking through
Also see: nature walk 2019.pdf
- Clearing Himalayan Balsam from the wetland
2019-08-03
Saturday 3rd August 2019
We'll be attempting to eliminate all the remaining Himalayan balsam in the area of the wetland
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Foraging walk
2019-07-14
Sunday 14th July 2019
10.00am – 12.30pm
We would like to invite you to join us for a foraging walk with Steve England, Bristol’s own wildlife ambassador & forager.
Meet outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Booking through
Also see: Foraging walk 2019.pdf
- Managing the tump
2019-07-06
Saturday 6th July 2019
We'll be continuing to remove saplings and scrub from the tump.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- More balsam clearing
2019-06-01
1st June 2019
We'll be continuing to eliminate himalayan balsam from the reserve and also continue our scrub clearing efforts on the tump.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- 3BNCG Annual General Meeting 2019
The 2019 AGM of the Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group will take place on Weds 22nd May, 7.30 to 9.30pm, in the Woodlands suite at the Jubilee Centre, Savage’s Wood Road.
This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.
- Dawn Chorus Walk
2019-05-05
Sunday 5th May 2019 6.00 - 8.00am
Rise early and join us in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature's joyful daily miracle on our early morning walk, a week after the International Dawn Chorus Day.
The walk is Free to the public and will be led by our own experienced birders, Rob and Robin who last year identified over 35 different birds.
Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring binoculars if you have them. Please note that this is a walk in the natural environment and will include muddy and/or uneven ground and steep slopes. No dogs please.
Meet us outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre front door a few minutes early as we will be heading into the reserve at 06:00am sharp.
If you are coming by car, please park in the Willow Brook Car Park as the Leisure centre car park will be locked at that time.
For more information / tickets email Emma: events@three-brooks.info
- Himalayan balsam removal
2019-05-04
Saturday 4th May 2019
We will be tackling the invasive weed himalayan balsam on the reserve as well as doing a litter clean.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Activities on the tump
2019-04-06
Saturday 6th April 2019
We will be undertaking various tasks on the tump such as scrub clearance.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Hedge Laying / Tools Maintenance
2019-03-02
Saturday 2nd March 2019.
We will be completing the re-laying of the hedge adjacent to Bowsland Meadow.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Scrub clearing
2019-02-02
Saturday 2nd February 2019
We will be clearing scrub on "the Tump".
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Hedge laying
2019-01-05
Saturday/Sunday 5th/6th January 2019
Continuing our hedge laying along Bradley Stoke Way.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Coppicing / Tree thinning
2018-12-01
December 1st 2018
We will continue coppicing / tree thinning in our woodlands.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Coppicing / Tree thinning
2018-11-03
November 3rd 2018
We will coppicing / tree thinning in our woodlands.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Owl Prowl
2018-10-20
Saturday 20th October 2018
Owl prowl with Chris Sperring
- Hedge Laying / Tools Maintenance
2018-10-06
Saturday 6th October 2018.
We will be re-laying the hedge adjacent to Bowsland Meadow.We will also be checking and maintaining our tools.
Please meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Bat Walk
2018-09-22
Bat walk
22nd September 2018
19:00 to 21:00
Booking through
- Bat Walk
2018-09-07
7th September 2018
19:30 to 21:30
Booking through
- To be confirmed
2018-09-01
Saturday 1st September 2018
Main task to be confirmed.We will also probably seeking out and removing any remaining Himalayan balsam on the reserve.
- Scything on the reserve
2018-08-04
Scything and removing scrub somewhere on the reserve to be decided.
4th August 2018
- Nature Walk
2018-07-15
Sun 15 July 2018
10:00 - 13:00
Join expert ecologist Rupert Higgins on a walk around the Three Brooks Local Nature reserve. Rupert will introduce you to the different habitats on the reserve and to the wildlife that depends on them. We can't predict in advance exactly what we will see (or hear) but we can promise you a fascinating insight into the natural world.
Please note that this is a walk in the natural environment and you should be prepared for uneven ground and steep slopes. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and stout boots. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Meet outside entrance to Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
For more information / tickets email Emma: events@three-brooks.info or
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- Himalayan balsam clearance
2018-07-07
Saturday 7th July 2018
We will be removing the invasive weed Himalayan balsam from the reserve.Other activities TBA.
- Bee Walk
2018-05-29
Bee Walk
6.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday 29th May
Join us for a Bee and Invertebrate Walk In Bradley Stoke's Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve on Tuesday 29th of May at 6pm.
Come and learn about the amazing insect life that surrounds us.
Starting at the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre entrance, the walk will be led by experienced bee and invertebrate expert Hayley Herridge.
Wear warm clothes and stout shoes as we shall be wandering around the reserve looking at the different habitats and the creatures that live in them.
Please arrive a few minutes early as we will be heading into the reserve at 18:00 (6pm).
To see a poster for this event please click here
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- Dawn Chorus Walk
2018-05-06
Sunday 6th May 2018 6.00 - 8.00am
Rise early and join us in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature's joyful daily miracle on our early morning walk, a week after the International Dawn Chorus Day.
The walk is Free to the public and will be led by our own experienced birders, Rob and Robin who last year identified over 35 different birds.
Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring binoculars if you have them. Please note that this is a walk in the natural environment and will include muddy and/or uneven ground and steep slopes. No dogs please.
Meet us outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre front door a few minutes early as we will be heading into the reserve at 06:00am sharp.
If you are coming by car, please park in the Willow Brook Car Park as the Leisure centre car park will be locked at that time.
To see a poster for this event please click here
For more information / tickets email Paul: events@three-brooks.info or
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- Big spring clean
2018-05-05
Saturday 5th May 2018
We will be installing the remaining wooden bird and bat boxes and be carrying out litter picking as part of the Big Spring Clean.
- Stream Cleaning
2018-04-07
7th April 2018
Stream cleaning and removing overhanging vegetation.
- Coppicing
3rd March 2018
Workday – coppicing tbc
- Scrub clearing
2018-02-03
3rd February 2018
Workday - scrub clearing on the tump/lake path.
- Hedgelaying
Saturday/Sunday 6th/7th January 2018
Continuing our hedgelaying along Bradley Stoke Way.
- Tidying fruit trees and scrub clearance.
2017-12-02
Saturday 2nd December
Workday – tidy around fruit trees by Primrose Bridge,plant trees, and clear scrub on Bowsland for hedging
- Scrub clearance on the western side of the Tump
2017-11-04
4th November 2017
Workday – scrub clearance on the western side of the Tump
- Tools audit & maintenance and putting up bird boxes
2017-10-07
Saturday 7th October
Workday – tools audit & maintenance and putting up bird boxes
- Bat Walk
2017-10-06
Friday 6th October 2017
Bat Walk with Bekki
- Bat Walk
2017-09-29
Friday 28th September 2017
Bat Walk with Stewart Rowdon
- Owl Prowl
2017-09-22
Friday 22nd September 2017
Owl prowl with Chris Sperring
- Removing scrub at edge of Bowsland Meadow
2017-09-02
Saturday 2nd September 2017
Workday – clearing bramble at entrance to reserve at Sherbourne's Brake
- Bat Walk
2017-09-01
Friday 1st September 2017
19:45-21:45
Bat Walk with Stewart Rowdon
- Removing scrub at edge of Bowsland Meadow
2017-08-05
Saturday 8th August 2017
Removing scrub at edge of Bowsland Meadow.
- Scything in Webb's Meadow
2017-06-03
Scything and removing scrub in Webb's Meadow.
3rd June 2017
- Dawn Chorus Walk
2017-05-14
Sunday 14th May 2017 6.00 - 8.00am
Rise early and join us in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature's joyful daily miracle on our early morning walk, a week after the International Dawn Chorus Day.
The walk is Free to the public and will be led by our own experienced birders, Rob and Robin who last year identified over 35 different birds.
Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring binoculars if you have them. Please note that this is a walk in the natural environment and will include muddy and/or uneven ground and steep slopes. No dogs please.
Meet us outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre front door a few minutes early as we will be heading into the reserve at 06:00am sharp.
If you are coming by car, please park in the Willow Brook Car Park as the Leisure centre car park will be locked at that time.
For more information / tickets email Paul: events@three-brooks.info or
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- Stream Maintenance
2017-05-06
Notice:There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting held by the tool store at start of our work session in order to elect new chair for the group.
Followed by:
Work to maintain the brooks and overhanging vegetation and removal of himalayan balsam.
6th May 2017
- Stream Maintenance
2017-04-01
Work to maintain the brooks and overhanging vegetation.
1st April 2017
- Tree Measuring Day
2017-03-16
Thursday 16th March 2017
10.30 am - 1pm
see the following link for details:
tree_measuring_day.pdf
- Marsh Maintenance
2017-03-04
Work to maintain the marshland area.
4th March 2017
- Coppicing
2017-02-04
We will be coppicing in Webb's wood.
4th February 2017
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Hedge-laying weekend
2017-01-07
We will be continuing the laying of the hedge along Bradley Stoke Way.
7th/8th January 2017
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Coppicing
2016-12-03
We will be coppicing in Webb's wood.
3rd December 2016
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Tools Maintenance and coppicing
We will be doing our annual tools maintenance and also some coppicing on the reserve.
5th November 2016
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Scrub Clearing
We will be clearing scrub on the tump.
1st October 2016
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Bat Walk
2016-09-16
2nd September 2016 ,1950 - 2230
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
- Scrub Clearing
2016-09-03
We will be maintaining the grassland on the tump by removing scrub.
3rd September 2016
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Bat Walk
2016-09-02
2nd September 2016 ,1945 - 2145
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
- Bat Walk
2016-08-26
26th August 2016 ,1950 - 2230
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
- Hay Cutting
2016-08-06
We will be using scythes to cut the hay in Bowsland Meadow.
6th August 2016
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Hay Cutting
2016-07-02
We will be using scythes to cut the hay in our orchard.
2nd July 2016
Meet at the tool store behind Bradley Stoke Leisure centre at 10am.
- Stream Maintenance
2016-06-11
Work to maintain the brooks and overhanging vegetation.
11th June 2016
NB this is a week later than normal workdays.
- Stream Maintenance
2016-05-07
Work to maintain the brooks and overhanging vegetation.
7th May 2016
- Dawn Chorus Walk
2016-05-01
Part of International Dawn Chorus Day 2016.
Sunday 1st May 06:00 to 08:00
Rise early and join many others all around the world in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature's daily miracle.The walk will be led by our own experienced birders, Rob and Robin.Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring binoculars if you have them.
We will be finding some breakfast afterwards - please join us if you wish!
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- Stream Maintenance
2016-04-02
Work to maintain the brooks and overhanging vegetation.
2nd April 2016
- Picnic in the dark to celebrate Earth Hour!
2016-03-19
A fun way to deliver a seriousmessage, bring a torch, a picnic, hot drinks and a rug and come and join usfor an hour of night time fun. You can make Smores (toasted marshmallows inchocolate biscuits), listen to Spooky Stories, play Glow in The Dark Bowlingor just enjoy gazing at the stars.
For more informationemail: events@three-brooks.info
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Tickets are free but please book so we know how many marshmallows to buy!
- Marsh Maintenance
2016-03-05
Work to maintain the marshland area.
5th March 2016
- Coppicing
2016-02-06
Coppicing in Webb's wood.
Meet at the toolstore at 10am.
6th February 2016
- Hedge Laying Weekend
2016-01-02
Our annual hedgelaying weekend, continuing the stretch along Bradley Stoke Way. Works off the Christmas turkey and at least some of the trimmings!
2nd & 3rd January 2016
- Scrub clearance
2015-12-05
Scrub clearance in Bowsland Meadow.
Saturday 5th December 2015
- Owl Prowl
Friday 20th November 2015-11-20
Owl expert and broadcaster Chris Sperring MBE will lead an after-dark walk through the reserve on a quest to find owls and learn about them on the way.
This is a walk in the natural environment so please be prepared for uneven ground and steep slopes. Wear warm, waterproof outdoor clothes, and stout boots. Bring a torch, and binoculars if you have them.
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- Coppicing in The Woods
7th November 2015 2015-11-07
Coppicing.
We will meet for 10 am at the tool store. The tool store is behind the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre.
- Bat Walk
2015-10-09
9th October 2015 ,1800 - 2000
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
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- Nature Ramble
2015-10-04
4th October 2015.
Join expert ecologist Rupert Higgins on a walk around the Three Brooks Local Nature reserve. Rupert will introduce you to the different habitats on the reserve and to the wildlife that depends on them. We can't predict in advance exactly what we will see (or hear) but we can promise you a fascinating insight into the natural world.Please note that this is a walk in the natural environment and you should be prepared for uneven ground and steep slopes. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and stout boots. Bring binoculars if you have them.
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- Bat Walk
2015-09-25
25th September 2015 ,1830 - 2030
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
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- Bat Walk
2015-09-18
18th September 2015 ,1900 - 2100
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
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- Haycut in Webb's wood
2015-09-05
Using scythes to mow the grassland by Webb's wood.
Meet at the tool store at 10am.
5th September 2015
- Bat Walk
2015-08-28
28th August 2015 ,1930 - 2130
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
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- Haycut in the orchard
2015-08-01
Using scythes to mow the orchard.
Meet at the tool store at 10am.
1st August 2015
- To be decided
2015-07-04
To be determined.
Meet at the toolstore at 10am.
4th August 2015
- Reptile Ramble
2015-06-20
20th June 2015.
Join reptile expert Amy Schwartz on a walk through the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve in Bradley Stoke in search of slow-worms, snakes and lizards. Amphibians will also feature on the tour.This is a walk in the natural environment so please be prepared for uneven ground and steep slopes. Wear suitable outdoor clothes, plus sun protection if necessary, and stout boots.We'll pause for a snack stop en route, so please bring some food and drink.
Only a few places remaining!
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- Stream Cleaning
2015-06-06
Stream Cleaning
Meet at the toolstore at 10am.
6th June 2015
- Dawn Chorus Walk
2015-05-03
Part of International Dawn Chorus Day 2015.
Sunday 3rd May 05:30 to 07:30
Rise early and join many others all around the world in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature's daily miracle.The walk will be led by our own experienced birders, Rob and Robin.Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring binoculars if you have them.
We will be finding some breakfast afterwards - please join us if you wish!
- Stream Cleaning
2015-05-02
Stream Cleaning
Meet at the toolstore at 10am.Please bring wellies.
2nd May 2015
- Balsam Bashing
2015-04-04
Removing invasive himalayan balsam.
Meet at the toolstore at 10am.
4th April 2015
- Pond maintenance
2015-03-07
Pond maintenance.
Meet at the tool store at 10am.
7th March 2015
- Clearing stream banks
2015-02-06
Removing overhanging vegetation on the banks of the brooks to allow more light.
Meet at the tool store at 10am.
7th February 2015.
- Hedge Laying Weekend
2015-01-03
Our annual hedgelaying weekend, continuing the stretch along Bradley Stoke Way. Works off the Christmas turkey and at least some of the trimmings!
3rd & 4th January 2015
- Coppicing
2014-12-06
Coppicing in Savage's Wood and clearing back overhanging vegetation along the brook.
6th December 2014
- Coppicing
2014-11-01
Coppicing in Savage's Wood and clearing back overhanging vegetation along the brook.
1st November 2014
- Marsh Maintenance
2014-10-04
Work to maintain the marshland area.
4th October 2014
- Bat Walk
2014-10-03
3rd October 2014 ,1830 - 2030
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Book through the South Gloucestershire Discover Festival: search for Discover Festival on www.southglos.gov.uk or look at www.facebook.com/discoversouthglos
- Autumn nature walk
2014-09-28
Sunday 29th September 2014
A chance to amble through the reserve learning about the plants, birds and animals to be seen there in autumn. The walk will be led by professional ecologist Rupert Higgins.
Meet for 10 am start outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre main door. Walk will finish by 1 pm.
- Bat Walk
2014-09-19
19th September 2014 ,1900 - 2100
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
Book through the South Gloucestershire Discover Festival: search for Discover Festival on www.southglos.gov.uk or look at www.facebook.com/discoversouthglos
- Haycut
2014-09-06
Hay cut in Webb's wood meadow
6th September 2014
- Bat Walk
2014-09-05
5th September 2014 ,1930 - 2130
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
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- Bat Walk
2014-08-29
29th August 2014 ,1930 - 2130
In our after-dark walks, you'll be provided with a "bat detector" and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
Note that while these walks are free, numbers are limited for safety reasons. Booking is essential and you will need a ticket. The walk is not suitable for very young children as the group may walk quite fast between sites.
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- Haycut
2014-08-02
Hay cut in the community orchard
2nd August 2014
- Bird walk
2014-06-10
10th June
- Stream Cleaning
2014-06-07
Saturday 7th June
We will be clearing rubbish and blockages in the brooks.Meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Stream Cleaning
2014-05-03
Saturday 3rd May
We will be clearing rubbish and blockages in the brooks.Meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre at 10am.
- Coppicing in Webbs Wood
2014-03-01
Saturday 1st March
10am - 4pm
- Stream Maintenance
Saturday 1st February 2014
2013-10-01
Opening up the streams by cutting back vegetation along the brook.
- Marsh clearing
Saturday 7th September 2013
2013-09-07
Marsh clearing and maintenance of irrigation channels
- Bat Walk
2013-05-19
9.30 pm.
An expert from the Avon Bat Group will lead a walk to identify the different species of bats living on the reserve using bat detectors.This event is free but booking is required. Booking will be through the South Gloucestershire Discovery Festival which will open on the Council website (www.southglos.gov.uk) in July.
- Bat Walk
2013-05-19
7.30pm.
An expert from the Avon Bat Group will lead a walk to identify the different species of bats living on the reserve using bat detectors.This event is free but booking is required. Booking will be through the South Gloucestershire Discovery Festival which will open on the Council website (www.southglos.gov.uk) in July.
- Community Walk
2013-05-19
Community Walk, 10.00 am
1.00 pm.A walk through the reserve with a professional ecologist to identify the plants and animals that live here, always fascinating! Bring binoculars if you have them.
- Hedge Laying Weekend
Saturday 4th/Sunday 5th January 2014
2013-01-14
Hedge laying weekend
- Coppicing/hedging
Saturday 7th December 2013
2013-01-14
Coppicing/hedging in the Willow Brook section of Savages Wood
- Community Tree Planting
Saturday 16th November 2013-01-14
Come to the pond in Bowsland Meadow (through the hedge gap by the path between Ellicks Close and Bradley Stoke Way) and help us plant a protective hedge. Come any time from 10 am in suitable digging clothes! Light refreshments provided.
- Owl Prowl
Tuesday 12th November 2013-01-14
Join owl expert Ian McGuire as we search for owls in the reserve. At least one owl is guaranteed! Wear stout boots and weatherproof clothes, and bring a torch.Meet at 1845 for 1900 start outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre main door. Prowl should finish by 2030.
- Pond Maintenance
Saturday 2nd November 2013
2013-01-14
Pond maintenance in Bowsland Meadow; clearing vegetation and securing the fence.
- Scrub Clearing
Saturday 5th October 2013
2013-01-14
Scrub clearing on the tump.
- Haycut
Saturday 3rd August 2013
2013-01-14
Haycut in Webb's Wood Meadow
Meet at the toolstore behind the leisure centre at 10 am.
- Haycut
Saturday 6th July 2013
2013-01-14
Haycut in the orchard
Meet at the toolstore behind the leisure centre at 10 am.
- Stream Clearing
Saturday 1st June 2013
2013-01-14
Stream Clearing
- Wildlife survey
Saturday 4th May 2013
2013-01-14
Wildlife Survey - TBA
- Scrub clearing
Saturday 5th April 2013
2013-01-14
Scrub clearing on the tump
- Coppicing
Saturday 2nd March 2013
Coppicing in plantation
- Coppicing
Saturday 2nd February 2013
2013-01-14
Coppicing in Webb's Wood
- Hedge Trimming
Saturday 1st December
Trimming laid hedge in Bowsland meadow and weaving fencing for the newt pond.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Fungi Foray
2012-11-10
Saturday 10th November
Fungi Foray
A walk through the woods with a professional mycologist to learn about the mushrooms, toadstools and other weird and wonderful fungi that form part of our woodland biodiversity.
Meet outside the leisure centre at 1.30 pm. Walk will finish by 4.30 pm.
- Coppicing
2012-11-03
Saturday 3rd November
Coppicing/felling in Webb's Wood.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 12th October
meet at the leisure centre at 6:10 pm
- Scrub clearing
Saturday 6th October
Removing scrub from the Tump.Meet beside the lake at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 14th September
meet at the leisure centre at 7:15 pm
- Scrub clearing
2012-09-01
Saturday 1st September
Scrub clearing, bank building and irrigation in the marsh.Meet at the reserve entrance off Brook Way (near the Braydon Avenue roundabout) at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 17th August
meet at the leisure centre at 8:15 pm
- Haycut
2012-08-04
Saturday 4th August
Haycut on the banks below Webb's Wood meadow, to benefit the wildflowers.Meet at the Three Brooks Lake at 10 am.
- Haycut
2012-07-07
Saturday 7th July
Haycut in the community orchard.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Walk Around The Reserve
2011-12-05
Sunday 3rd June
Rupert Higgins, a professional ecologist, will lead a walk taking in all the main areas of the reserve and identifying the wildlife along the way while sharing some fascinating facts!
Make sure you wear stout footwear suitable for walking outdoors over uneven surfaces and a sunhat and suncream if the weather is hot. If you have a pair of binoculars then bring them -you never know what you might spot!
10 till 1, meet outside the leisure centre.
- Balsam Bashing
2011-12-05
Saturday 2nd June
Himalayan Balsam is a pretty but very invasive plant that the conservation group is trying to remove from the reserve by pulling it up, so that our native plants can recolonize. Come and help us in our efforts. Balsam is very easy to pull and it's a very satisfying task that's suitable for all the family!
Make sure you wear stout footwear suitable for walking outdoors over uneven surfaces. It's also advisable to wear long sleeves and gardening gloves if you have them. If the weather is hot then do wear a sunhat and suncream and bring a bottle of water.
- Stream Cleaning
2011-12-05
Saturday 2nd June
Pulling rubbish out of the streams.Meet at the three brooks lake at 10 am.
- Surveying
2011-12-05
Saturday 5th May
Surveying an aspect of the reserve’s wildlife – details tbc, but mammals are under consideration.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Dawn Chorus
2011-12-05
Saturday 28th April
This will be a walk of about 2.5 hours during which time you will learn how to identify the birds of the Dawn Chorus by song - a lovely start to the day. Make sure you wear stout footwear suitable for walking outdoors over uneven surfaces, and be aware that the early morning can be chilly so wrap up warm. If you have a pair of binoculars then bring them as they will help bring the birds closer!
Meet outside the leisure centre from 5.45 am for prompt 6am start.
- Scrub Clearing
2011-12-05
Saturday 7th April
Clearing scrub in Bowsland Meadow and near the 'tank bridge' by Ellicks Close, to prevent succession.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Tree Felling
2011-12-05
Saturday 3rd March
Continuing to clear crowded trees in plantations north of Savage's Wood.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Tree Felling
2011-12-05
Saturday 4th February
Clearing crowded trees in plantations north of Savage’s Wood – plus some sundry other tasks.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Hedgelaying Weekend
2011-12-05
Saturday 7th/Sunday 8th January
Our annual hedgelaying weekend, the perfect way to work off some Christmas indulgences. We will be continuing the hedge along Bradley Stoke Way from where we left off last year.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am on both days.
- Coppicing/felling in the reserve woodland
2011-05-25
Saturday 3rd December Coppicing/felling in the reserve woodland (tbc).Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Coppicing/felling in Sherbourne’s Brake
2011-05-25
Saturday 5th November – Coppicing/felling in Sherbourne’s Brake, and putting up bird boxes.Meet at the reserve entrance off Baileys Court Road at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 7th october
meet at the leisure centre at 6:15 pm
- Removing scrub from the Tump.
2011-05-25
Saturday 1st October
Removing scrub from the Tump.Meet beside the lake at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 16th September
meet at the leisure centre at 7:00 pm
- Removing trees from the marsh
2011-05-25
Saturday 3rd September
Removing trees from the marsh.Meet at the reserve entrance off Brook Way (near the Braydon Avenue roundabout) at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 26th August
meet at the leisure centre at 7:45 pm
- Haycut in the grassland
2011-05-25
Saturday 6th August
Haycut in the grassland next to Webb's Wood, to benefit the wildflowers.Meet at the Three Brooks Lake at 10 am.
- Haycut in the community orchard
2011-05-25
Saturday 2nd July
Haycut in the community orchard.Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Stream Clearing
2011-05-25
Saturday 4th June.
(Wear wellies and if you have long elbow length waterproof gloves, bring them!)
Meet at the Three Brooks Lake at 10 am.
- Surveying
Saturday 7th May 2011
We are planning to carry out a range of wildlife surveys - details to be confirmed.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Wildflower Planting
Saturday 2nd April 2011
We will be planting nectar-rich plants such as clover to help bees and other pollinating insects.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Tree Felling
2010-11-08
Saturday 5th March 2011
Continuing to clear crowded trees in plantations north of Savage's Wood.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Tree Felling
2010-11-08
Saturday 5th February 2011
Clearing crowded trees in plantations north of Savage's Wood.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Hedge Laying Weekend
2010-11-08
2nd/3rd January 2011
Our annual hedgelaying weekend, the perfect way to work off all the Christmas chocolates before going back to work.
We will be continuing the hedge along Bradley Stoke Way. Note this year we are starting on the Sunday and finishing on the Bank Holiday Monday.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am on both days.
- Tree Planting
2010-11-08
4th December 2010
We will be extending the community orchard by planting over 100 fruit trees. Bring a spade!
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Fungi Foray
2010-07-21
Sunday 31st October 2010
Meet outside the leisure centre at 10.30 am. Walk will finish by 1 pm.
- Bat Walk
2010-07-21
Friday 24th September 2010
Meet at the leisure centre at 6.30 p.m.
- Bat Walk
2010-07-21
Friday 27th August 2010
Meet at the leisure centre at 7.30 p.m.
- Bat Walk
2010-07-21
Friday 13th August 2010
Meet at the leisure centre at 8.15 p.m.
- Tree thinning
2010-05-06
6th November 2010
Tree thinning in plantations north of Savage's Wood.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Path clearing and maintenance.
2nd October 2010
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Digging
2010-05-06
4th September 2010
Digging irrigation channels in the marsh.
Meet at the reserve entrance off Brook Way (near the Braydon Avenue roundabout) at 10 am.
- Haycut
2010-05-06
Saturday 7th August 2010
Haycut in the grassland next to Webb's Wood, to benefit the wildflowers.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Haycut
2010-05-06
3rd July 2010
Haycut in the grassland next to Webb's Wood, to benefit the wildflowers.
Meet at the Three Brooks Lake at 10 am.
- Guided Walk
12th June 2010
Guided walk around the reserve as part of the community fair celebrations. A professional ecologist will introduce the plants and wildlife of the reserve.
Meet outside the leisure centre at 10 am. Walk will finish by 1 pm.
- Stream clearing
2010-05-06
5 June 2010
Stream clearing and pulling up Himalayan balsam.
Meet at the Three Brooks Lake at 10 am.
- Dawn Chorus
8 May 2010
Whatever government is in power on Saturday morning, the birds will still be up and singing. So take a sanity break from the election coverage to come and hear them at their best.
Meet at the leisure centre at 6am.
- Stream Clearing
2009-05-01
1 May 2010
Stream clearing. Wellies advised.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Planting and Tidying Up
2009-04-03
3 April 2010
Tidying the community orchard and planting insect-friendly plants to help with pollination.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Treefelling
2009-03-06
6 March 2010
Tree felling in the plantation next to Sherbourne’s Brake.
Meet at the reserve entrance by the Brook Way/Baileys Court Road roundabout at 10 am.
- Treefelling
2009-02-06
6 February 2010
Tree felling in the plantation near the community orchard.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Hedgelaying and Pond Clearance
2 & 3 January 2010
Hedgelaying and pond clearance at Dewfalls pond (by special request from the Council!) Our annual Christmas-pud-busting weekend.
Meet at the Dewfalls pond which is just off Dewfalls Drive at 10 am.
- Pond Clearance
5 December 2009
We've changed our plans and instead of tree felling, which was our original intention, we will be clearing the upper newt pond (near the path between Tesco and the Ellicks Close Bridge) as it has got choked up, and there may be a bit of clearing work to do up there too.
Meet at the tool store (behind the leisure centre) at 10 am.
- Coppicing in Sherbournes Brake
2008-11-07
7 November 2009
Coppicing in Sherbourne’s Brake.
Meet at the reserve entrance by the Brook Way/Baileys Court Road roundabout at 10 am.
- A Savage Owl Prowl
2008-10-30
Friday 30 October 2009 (7pm to 9pm)
Join Ian McGuire on a twilight walk through Savages Wood. Learn about all the British Owls along the way. It will be dark and it can get cold at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet outside Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre at 7pm
- Digging
2008-10-03
3 October 2009
This month's activity is digging out drainage channels on the flooded bit of footpath next to the plantation between the lake and Savage’s Wood (where we did the tree felling last year).
Meet at the tool store at 10 am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 18 September 2009
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats, (and some electronic bat detectors will probably be available to use). It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set even at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the leisure centre at 6:45pm.
- Marshland irrigation
2008-09-05
5 September 2009
Improving irrigation in the marsh by digging further channels and a drainage sump. Getting muddy is guaranteed.
Meet at the reserve entrance off Brook Way (near the Braydon Avenue roundabout) at 10 am
- Bat Walk
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats, (and some electronic bat detectors will probably be available to use). It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set even at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the leisure centre at 8:00pm.
- Hay cut and wildflowers
2008-08-01
1 August 2009
Haycutting in the community orchard and clearing the wildflower patches.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 10am.
- Wildflower Management
2008-07-04
4 July 2009
Maintenance of the wildflower-rich site by Webb’s Wood. Varied activities will include haycutting, remove saplings and doing some deliberate ground disturbance.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Tool Training
Saturday 27 June 2009
On Saturday 27th June we will have an extra event. Paul Humphreys will lead a Tools Training day when we will learn how to look after all the shiny tools we have – so things like oiling, sharpening and storage. A number of people have already registered their interest for this but anyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the tool store (the freight container behind the leisure centre) at 10.00 am on the 27th.
- Bat Walk
Friday 26 June 2009
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats, (and some electronic bat detectors will probably be available to use). It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set even at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the leisure centre at 8:45pm.
- Walk Around The Reserve
Saturday 13 June 2009
To tie with the Bradley Stoke Festival on the same day we will be putting on a Community walk which we hope will be a fascinating insight into the plants and animals on your local reserve. Led by ecologist Rupert Higgins this walk is intended to involve the wider community, especially those who might not have realised just how much they have on the doorstep so everyone is even more welcome than usual.
Meet at the leisure centre at 10am. (The walk will finish at the Jubilee Centre at 1 pm)
Click here to see a report written after the walk [41kb PDF], and here to see a photograph. [177kb JPG]
- Stream Clearing
2008-06-06
Saturday 6 June 2009
We will be clearing sections of the streams ... so don't forget your wellies and waterproofs.
Late change of meeting point: Meet at the ORCHARD at 10am.
- Bat Walk
Friday 5 June 2009
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats, (and some electronic bat detectors will probably be available to use). It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set even at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the leisure centre at 8:30pm.
- Bat Walk
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats, (and some electronic bat detectors will probably be available to use). It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set even at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the leisure centre at 8:15pm.
- Dawn Chorus Walk
Sunday 10 May 2009
Our annual Dawn Chorus walk is one for the early birds in every sense. A professional ecologist will be leading the walk and judging by previous years it should be very interesting and should last for about two and a half hours.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 06:00am!
- Tree/Plant ID Walk
Saturday 2 May 2009
A walk around the reserve, hopefully with a professional ecologist, to identify trees and other plants.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 10:00am.
- 3BNCG Annual General Meeting
Wed 15 April 2009
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Our AGM will be at the Ramada Grange Hotel, 1 Old Gloucester Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1RP, which is only about a mile outside Bradley Stoke. Click here for directions.
The hotel is generously donating the room free of charge.
See meetings page for further details.
- Wildflower Seeding
2008-04-04
Saturday 4 April 2009
We will be planting wildflower seeds in the meadow area by Sherbourne’s Brake. We’ll clear patches of grass with spades, scatter the seeds and cover them loosely with topsoil. Spades and seeds will be available but it would be helpful if people could bring their own garden trowels and hand forks to help break up the soil patches. Feel free to bring any suitable seeds you may have too.
We probably won't have enough seeds to do this all day so we also intend to do some litter picking around the area to tie in with a national “spring clean” event.
Meet at the entrance near where Bailey's Court Road meets Brook Way at 10am.
- Tree Felling
2008-03-08
Saturday 7 March 2009
The group will be tree felling in the plantation between Webb's Wood and Savage's Wood.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Coppicing
2008-02-08
Saturday 7 February 2009
The group will be coppicing in Webb's Wood, (i.e. cutting back species such as hazel down to the ground and putting the cut off material into a dead hedge), and generally tidying up in the immediate vacinity.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Hedgelaying
2008-01-03
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 January 2009
In time honoured tradition the group will be burning up the extra calories taken on over Christmas by laying a hedge using traditional hedgelaying techniques - and probably a few we'll make up as we go along.
We'll be working on a stretch of the hedge that runs next to Bradley Stoke Way.
On both days meet at 10am by the entrance into the reserve on Bradley Stoke Way opposite Tesco's Extra, (that’s the entrance with the path down to the Ellicks Close bridge).
- Tree felling
6 December 2008
The group will be felling trees and clearing the land of unwanted vegetation or rubbish.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- 3BNCG General Meeting
Wed 26 November 2008
7:30pm to 9:30pm
3BNCG will be holding a General Meeting of the group.
The meeting will be held at the Ramada Grange Hotel, 1 Old Gloucester Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1RP, which is only about a mile outside Bradley Stoke.
Click here for the agenda.
Click here for directions.
The hotel are generously donating the room free of charge.
- Tree felling
2007-11-05
1 November 2008
The group will be felling trees and clearing the area in the plantations near the lake.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Bramble Bashing
4 October 2008
The group will be "bramble bashing", in other words, clearing paths of the unwanted vegetation that has grown up over the summer.
Meet at the entrance to the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre at 10am.
- Bat Walk
3 October 2008
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats.
On previous occasions electronic bat detectors have been available for participants to use to listen in to the bat calls which would otherwise be too high for the human ear to hear.
It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the entrance to the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre at 6:15 pm.
- Bat Walk
16 September 2008
Someone from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) will be leading a walk around the reserve to search for bats.
On previous occasions electronic bat detectors have been available for participants to use to listen in to the bat calls which would otherwise be too high for the human ear to hear.
It will be dark by the end of the walk and it can get cold once the sun has set at this time of year so please bring a torch and wear suitable clothes.
Meet at the entrance to the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre at 6:45 pm.
- Hay cut
2007-09-07
6 September 2008
The group will be cutting the hay using traditional scythes in various patches of grassland begining with the Community Orchard.
Meet at the entrance to the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre at 10am.
- Hay cut
2007-08-04
2 August 2008
The group will be cutting the hay using traditional scythes on the grass land near Webb's Wood.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Bird boxes
2007-07-06
5 July 2008
The group will be making and setting up bird boxes.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Arable Plant Survey
2007-06-08
7 June 2008
The group will be accompanying a professional ecologist as he conducts an arable plant and insect survey near Webb's wood.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- Dawn Chorus Walk
17 May 2008
One for the early birds ... a walk around the reserve with a professional ecologist to listen to the dawn chorus.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 6:00am.
- Stream Clearing
2007-05-04
3 May 2008
We will be clearing sections of the streams ... so don't forget your wellies and waterproofs.
Meet at the lake at 10am.
- 3BNCG Annual General Meeting
Wed 30 April 2008
7:30pm to 9:30pm
3BNCG will be holding the Annual General Meeting of the group.
The meeting will be held at the Ramada Grange Hotel, 1 Old Gloucester Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1RP, which is only about a mile outside Bradley Stoke.
Click here for directions.
The hotel are generously donating the room free of charge.
- Planting Wildflowers
2007-04-06
5 April 2008
Planting wildflowers in the community orchard.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 10am.
- Woodland Management
2007-03-02
1 March 2008
Continuing to thin out the woodland opposite the school fence.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 10am.
- Woodland Management
2007-02-03
2 February 2008
Thinning out the woodland opposite the school fence.
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 10am.
- Hedgelaying
2007-01-07
5 & 6 January 2008
Our annual mince-pie-moving, turkey-trashing hedgelaying weekend. This year we will be working on a stretch of hedge in the north plantation near Primrose Bridge. You are welcome to join us for either or both days.
Meet at Primrose Bridge at 10 am on both days.
- 3BNCG General Meeting
Wed 12 December 2007
7:30pm to 9:30pm
3BNCG will be holding a General Meeting of the group.
Click here for the agenda.
The meeting will be held at the Ramada Grange Hotel, 1 Old Gloucester Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1RP, which is only about a mile outside Bradley Stoke.
Click here for directions.
The hotel are generously donating the room free of charge.
- Coppicing in Sherbournes Brake
2006-12-02
1 December 2007
On Saturday 1st December we were coppicing in Sherbourne's Brake.
Click here for the diary entry (902 kb PDF).
- Coppicing in Webb's Wood
2006-11-04
3 November 2007
On Saturday 3rd November we were coppicing in Webb's Wood, continuing our woodland management programme.
- General Group Meeting
11 October 2006
A General Meeting of the group, was held on Wednesday 11th October, 7.30 pm at the Brook Way ActivityCentre (just off Brook Way and adjacent to the doctors' surgery- there is a car park). All were welcome.
Click here for the minutes.
- Bramble Bashing
2006-10-07
6 October 2007
We were maintaining paths on the reserve by cutting back brambles.
- Hay Cut & Flower Planting - 16th September
2006-09-16
16 Septemer 2006
We made a traditional hay rake from wood felled on site and did a hay cut/ flower planting - everyone was welcome to join in all aspects.
- Marshland irrigation
2006-09-01
1 September 2007
We preserved the marshland habitat by digging out ponds and channels. Getting muddy was guaranteed.
- Dawn Chorus Walk
5 May 2007
15 people braved an early start and assembled somewhat bleary-eyed at 6 am for a dawn chorus walk, led by Ed Drewitt from the Bristol City Museum. Ed - who was unnaturally bouncy for this early in the day - helped us to identify 18 species.
Click here for further details.
- Wildflower walks
2006-04-07
7 April 2007
Rupert Higgins from Wessex Ecological Trust, who drafted the management plan for the reserve, led two wildflower walks.
Click here for further details.
- Coppicing in Sherbourne's Brake
2006-03-03
3 March 2007
We were coppicing and tree felling in Sherbourne's Brake.
- Traditional Wooden Gate
1 & 22 October 2006
We made a traditional woodengate and post and rail fence, to go around the lower pond near the seatingarea, using trees felled in the plantation woodland from the managementwork we have been doing. It was a chance to try out some green woodwork (and digging)skills.
- Bramble Bashing
7 October 2006
We decided to do BrambleBashing in the northernmost tip of the reserve up by Primrose Bridge, wherewe hadn't been before. A special note; Paul couldn't make it for this workday andone of his colleagues, Becci, attended in his place. However,she (and the BTCV tools) were only there until 2pm.
- Stream Clearing
2005-09-02
2 September 2006
We cleared out some of the rubbish that had accumulated in the brooks.
- Bat Walks
Various dates in 2006
A number of bat walks were ran over various summer evenings in 2006 when we hoped to find which species of bats are using the reserve.
