We usually meet on the Second Sunday
and the Fourth Wednesday of each month.
Keeping paths open
Keeping Filnore Woods attractive for people and for wildlife needs a lot of work. Paths need to be maintained. Brambles, thistles and nettles are trying to take over the site and the grass needs cutting at least once a year to encourage the wildflowers. We rely on volunteers to do this valuable work.
Path edging in June
If you would like to join a work party for a morning or maybe more frequently, just come along. Tools and instructions are provided. We usually work from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm with a coffee break half way through. 
Work mornings for 2023
Sunday 2nd April (avoiding Easter Sunday)
Wednesday 26th April
Sunday 14th May
Wednesday 24th May
Meet at 10.00 by the white container shed visible across the field from the field gate on the far side of Thornbury Leisure Centre car park.
If you are not sure what is involved phone
Alan Watts on 01454 886815
or send an email to filnorefriends.sec@gmail.com
and now . . . . . some more pictures to give you the flavour
Scything in July
Building steps in November
Coppicing in November
Scything the welcome area - April
Mowing in July - volunteers from Essilor
and now . . . . . some more pictures to give you the flavour
Coppicing in November
Ride widening in August
Clearing bramble in March
Installing a footbridge in May
Mowing with scythes in May
The rhythm of the seasons
Clearing a path in September
Weary but refreshed after a November work morning
Smoke gets in your eyes - bramble clearance in November
Step building November
Coppicing hazel in December
Tree planting January
Laid hedge February
Coffee break in July
