Local Focus on The Water Rail ‘Rallus aquaticus’
The Water Rail or Rallus Aquaticus is one of the genuine oddities among British birds.Many of its antics can engage is partly because almost every observation in...
Project Report 2019
Allotments can play a big part in the fight to preserve our environment; we need to protect them, especially in urban areas as they are important. Green...
Group Feature About FOSP
Friends of Saintbridge Pond are delighted to have been featured in the local online magazine. Here is the article from the December issue 2019.
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Gloucester Lottery Update
If you would like to support the Friends of Saintbridge Pond, why not go to www.gloucesterlottery.co.uk and search for fosp. Join us in helping to look after...
Spring/Summer News Updates 2019
It has been a busy time at the pond and in our allotments. The FOSP AGM provided us with an opportunity to look at what we have...
Raising of the 2018/19 Green Flag.
We continue to satisfy the requirements for the Green Flag - now in our second year - well done to all volunteers for their continued effort.
The raising...
What is Himalayan Balsam?
Himalayan Balsam: Why this ‘pretty’ plant is such a problem?
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What is Himalayan Balsam?
Himalayan Balsam was introduced to this country in 1839 as a greenhouse plant. However,...