CBC have advised us that the Cotswold Way trail through Leckhampton Hill will be having a mild refurbishment later this month (March). The whole length of the path will be re-rolled through the site. In low places that do hold a little rainwater extra stone will be added to raise the levels and help with drainage. A small digger and roller will be used. The path will be left open during the work.
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17th Feb Change of meeting place.
On Tuesday 17th Feb we’re meeting at Brownstones Quarry (at the top of Hartley Lane) instead of Daisybank.
February Work Party Schedule
Hello all,
We have another full and busy month ahead. Again, our focus is on gorse but there is also some tree planting for a lucky few! As always we meet at the designated point at 0930.
Thursday 12 February. Meet Daisybank CP.
Leaders: Serena and Julian
Charlton Kings Common (CKC) W/E: If numbers allow we will split into three groups. The three tasks are – preparation for the visit of HSL the following day, burning gorse left over from firebreak work. Wayne will be looking for four people to plant saplings in Lower Hopkins – he will take you there in his truck.
Tuesday 17 February. Meet Daisybank CP.
Leaders: Pete and Julian
CKC/E: Continue work on the new firebreak and also removal of gorse on the other side of the CW.
Sunday 22 February. Meet Daisybank CP.
Leaders: Serena and Rob
CKC/E: precise area to be decided but gorse will be involved!
As always, look forward to seeing you on a work party.
Star Centre Sunrise Walk
Butterfly Conservation: “A Year in the life of Butterfly Conservation’s Prestbury Hill Reserve”
An illustrated talk by Ken Newcombe about Butterfly Conservation’s Prestbury Hill Reserve.
Butterfly Conservation 10Feb26
An illustrated talk by Ken Newcombe on the butterflies seen and the management of this fantastic butterfly reserve near Cheltenham Tuesday 10th February 2026, 8pm Century Hall, Shurdington Community Centre, Bishop Road, GL51 4TB What3words location: trees.rigid.joked Entrance: £5 (cash only) to include hot or cold drink and homemade cake. Everyone welcome.
Conservationists from High School Leckhampton help the cattle.
This morning (08Jan2026) we saw the cattle enjoying the grass in the area cleared by students of High School Leckhampton over the last three years. If you look closely you can see smoke from the FOLK bonfire in the distance.
