Summer Solstice

Volunteers at the end of a successful ‘balsam bash’

By |June 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|0 Comments|

Before & After

We thought you might like to see the results after 6 years of wonderful work – a hearty thank-you to all of those involved in making our local area a more beautiful and accessible space.

By |November 3rd, 2019|Uncategorized|0 Comments|

The Fight Continues

 

 

After several years of hard work by our wonderful volunteers the amount of Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed we are finding this year is hugely reduced. Thank-you so much for your efforts

Above and left are the before and after photos of one of the more densely covered areas, which we tackled last week – […]

By |July 1st, 2019|Uncategorized|0 Comments|

Volunteer Days Make Beach-Ready Bodies

Forget the gym – join FOBB in clearing himalayan balsam – spaces available every weekend until the end of July.

Get out into the beautiful countryside just around the corner
Meet new people
Get the chance to see a kingfisher fly past
Do something worthwhile
Enjoy the tranquility
Gain a real sense of achievement 
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By |July 9th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments|

Bowdon Church School teams up with FOBB again

Saturday April 14th proved to be an excellent day for laying the second section of the Ashley Mill path. Parents, children and dogs turned out to help complete the work started in November .

Everyone pitched in with some jobs dirtier than others, (see right). A long day left everyone completely exhausted. Sadly, there was […]

By |April 16th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments|