FOBB would like to establish the local support to upgrade the footpath adjacent to the River Bollin on
its approach to Priory Bridge, (see map below).
Those of you who regularly use this section of footpath will be aware that, just like the Grange Road
riverside path before its up-grade, this section becomes a quagmire during the winter […]
This summer FOBB received funding from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund of almost £1000 to allow us to market our work to the wider community.
We have a brilliant new logo, a fantastic ‘A’ board to take on our volunteer group sessions and, thanks to sponsorship from Pixus, who helped us design both of […]
FOBB’s Volunteer Group has been tackling the non-native invasive species, Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed, which have been taking over the land beside the Bowdon Bollin to the detriment of local wild flowers. As well as excluding native species, Balsam worsens riverbank erosion and Giant Hogweed sap can burn skin on contact. Japanese Knotweed […]
