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Himalayan balsam - STOP the spread. [Adapted from an image by ceridwen; licence: by-sa-2.0]

Tuesday 15th May 2012 SH (Editor)

Help rid the nature reserve of Himalayan balsam!

Local residents are being invited to get involved in the fight against an invasive weed that has become a problem in Bradley Stoke’s Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve, across South Gloucestershire and beyond. Himalayan balsam is a non-native plant which is found along our rivers and streams and its seeds can quickly spread, smothering other native flowers and vegetation as

Monday 16th January 2012 SH (Editor)

Chance to learn hedge-laying at Wheatfield School

Local residents are being offered the chance to get active and do their bit for the environment by learning the country craft of hedge-laying. Free training courses are being held in the grounds of Wheatfield Primary School on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th January (advance booking is essential). The courses, organised by local resident John Morris, Environmental Projects and Partnerships

Tuesday 15th June 2010 SH (Editor)

Carved benches set to become talking points

Three carved wooden benches are set to be installed at locations in Bradley Stoke thanks to a environment grant worth £1,800 from South Gloucestershire Council. Local chainsaw sculptor Andy O’Neill is currently working in an area on Jubilee Green to carve the three benches from a recently felled sweet chestnut tree. Andy hopes to complete the benches by Thursday 17th

Thursday 22nd May 2008 SH (Editor)

Youth-inspired community action gets the pond cleared

The pond at Jubilee Green, Savages Wood Road has been cleared of rubbish by a team of volunteers from the local community. As The Journal reported last week, the pond had become polluted with shopping trolleys, bicycles, tyres, plastic seats and other debris, making it dangerous for people and wildlife. The community action, inspired by two members (Mikey and Keith)

Friday 16th May 2008 SH (Editor)

Youth action: Save the pond!

Southern Brooks Community Partnership is calling on residents of Bradley Stoke to help clear out the pond at Jubilee Green, Savages Wood Road. Rubbish has been dumped in and around the pond, making it dangerous for people and wildlife. Interested parties are asked to meet at the Jubilee Centre [map] from 6pm on Thursday 22nd May. Gloves and bags will

Thursday 10th April 2008 SH (Editor)

Spring has sprung in Bradley Stoke’s woodlands

Seeking a break from recording progress in the construction of Bradley Stoke’s new town centre, The Journal’s photographer recently ventured into nearby Savages Wood and woodland below Bradley Stoke Community School to capture some more peaceful scenes. Check out the pictures of bluebells and wood anemones in our Photo Gallery [album, slideshow]. Volunteers from the town’s Three Brooks Nature Conservation