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​Events on the Downs

10.00-11.30 am 30 January 2021 Here are details of our next Deep Litter Clearance: For those of you who were with us on January 9th please note that, although at the end of that session I suggested that we might return to the same area of the Downs, having considered comments from a number of you, I have taken your advice and shifted our target area. Meeting Point  :  On the west side of Ladies Mile at, or close to, the end of the parking spaces  on that side of the road & just before the start of Circular Road. Target Area  : The west side of Ladies Mile between the tarmac path from Ivywell Road and Circular Road and including the Ash Wood.  Some adjacent areas might be added depending on volunteer number, and how many sub-teams we deploy. As last time please bring your own litter pickers if you have them and observe social distancing when we meet to distribute equipment. This will be done from   the area on the opposite side of Ladies Mile to avoid contact with joggers. Keep an eye on the weather and come warmly wrapped and with footwear suitable for the terrain. This will be reasonably flat but probably muddy. Pleaser register with Martin, before the event, using the form below.

Regular Activities
If you are interested in being involved when our activities resume please feel free to contact us for more details using the forms at the bottom of the page.
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​Deep litter picking
FODAG volunteers and friends forage for litter one Saturday morning of the month during the winter from 10 am to 12 pm. If you would like to join the merry band please contact Martin for details.

Butterfly Survey
Friends have actively surveyed the butterfly population of the downs over the last 6 years adding to national data. (data is held on our website). If you are interested in being involved please contact Martin on the form below.

Goat and Gully Monitoring
A group of Friends keep a regular eye on the Goats in the Gully, making sure they are happy and healthy. Also we are looking to create a similar group who take note of the health of the Victorian steps and it's surroundings. If you would like to find out more or to get involved please contact Martin on the form below.

Conservation Sundays
​The second Sunday in the Month (this sometimes changes). Doing a range of activities and often asked to bring gloves, loppers and secateurs if possible. please register an interest with Robin on the form below.

Dead hedging
the dead hedge working party work to build and maintain the dead hedges. If you are interested in being involved please contact Robin on the form below.



    Litter picking, Butterfly, goats and gully- Martin

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    Volunteering for events- Robin

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    Joan

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  • Home
    • Associated Information
    • Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • Links
  • Events
    • calendar
  • How to Join
  • Out and About
    • Natural World >
      • Meadows
      • Trees
      • Birds of the Downs
      • Peregrines
      • Rare plants
      • Butterflies
      • Goats in the Gully
    • History >
      • Areas of Interest >
        • Bristol Zoo Gardens
        • University of Bristol Botanic Garden
        • Seawalls views, wildlife and geology of the Avon Gorge
        • Clifton Suspension Bridge
        • Dark Sky Discovery Site
        • Sport, especially football, on the Downs
        • Water Tower
      • Victorian Steps
      • The Roman Road
      • The Dumps
      • Ventilation Towers
      • The Observatory
      • Clifton Camp
      • The Tramway
      • Mere stones
      • The oldest war memorial
      • Proctor’s Fountain
    • Amenities >
      • Café Retreat
      • Children’s Playground
      • Barbecue Area
      • Ice cream vans
      • Toilets
  • How to Get Here
  • words and pictures
    • pictures
    • news and views