Allotments
There are 66 allotment plots on a site off Lippiat Lane which are managed by a Management Committee on behalf of the Parish Council which owns the site. You are welcome to apply for a a full or half plot at any time, although you may have to wait to be allocated one. We help beginners to get going and keep going to enjoy some wonderful produce.
See more about the allotments here.
Contact the Secretary Sandra Heward: 01761 479 844
Grow Timsbury
Grow Timsbury is a community organisation formed in 2021 with the aim of acquiring piece of land in the village to benefit the whole community. Through the growing of healthy, sustainable, low cost food, we will seek to improve biodiversity and climate resilie
nce, support and nurture people’s wellbeing and mental health, and celebrate the local area. Training in its widest sense will also be central to what we do.
Whilst we are following up some possible options for a piece of land we are also busy running the monthly Village Market, attending local events such as Seedy Saturday and making contacts with other growing groups. The popular Village Market held on the last Saturday of the month on the Conygre Hall field will recommence on Saturday 27th April 2024. This year we are hoping to add a ‘Share & Repair’ element to the market which will also take place on 25th May, 29th June, 27th July, 31st August, 28th September and 26th October, finishing with a larger, indoor Festive Market on Saturday 30th November.
If you want to find out more and get involved with Grow Timsbury please click here to go to our website.
Green Action Group
We are a relaxed group of villagers who have big ideas to build a more sustainable and resilient life style for the community. We take action on the climate emergency, local food, transport, green energy, opposing fracking and the expansion of Bristol airport. We support the Parish Council on these issues. Find out more about how the group works towards these broad aims and join us.
Timsbury Gardening Club
We meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday in the month in the Jeff Sluggett Room of the Conygre Hall North Road, Timsbury. New members are very welcome at any time, just come along and introduce yourself or contact below. We hold many activities that promote gardening and crafts for members and the public:
- Annual Spring Show
- Annual Summer Show in August
- Annual Craft Fair
- Talks and demonstrations
- Visits to interesting gardens in the area
See Contacts and Programme here
Village Planting & Spaces by the Parish Council
The Parish Council coordinates planting in many boxes and tubs across the village with many volunteers. We also manage the Miners’ Memorial Garden and the Triangle in Church Lane. Some of this is supported by involving the Community Payback Team of people doing their Community Service. We are aiming to make the planting more sustainable – lasting longer, beneficial to wildlife and possibly including some edible plants. The scheme was originally started by villagers inspired by the In Bloom national scheme.
Get in touch with the Clerk f you have any ideas or would like to help out in making the village look attractive – there is some much that we could do.
St Mary’s School also does some gardening projects with the children.
Timsbury Natural History Group
Known as the ‘Timsbury’Nats’, we are group of wildlife enthusiasts from Timsbury and wider area. We have indoor meetings with guest speakers on a wide variety of Natural History subjects from September through May, meeting at 7.30pm at the Conygre Hall on the third Monday of each month. We also have monthly field Outings throughout the year to look at different wildlife reserves or walks in a suitable habitat for the season, usually on the third Saturday of the month. We have a Newsletter and Notes of all our wildlife sightings that we share.Contact: Martin Hunt: 01761 433 234 martinrhunt@aol.com
Cam Valley Wildlife Group
Cam Valley Wildlife Group takes a pro-active approach to wildlife conservation and the enjoyment of wildlife in the Cam and Wellow Brooks and the surrounding countryside villages and towns.
We have walks, talks, hands-on conservation work, surveys, visits and trips, plus giving advice on wildlife matters, working with landowners and other organisations, and engaging with land use planning.
Contact us and join in with enjoying the amazing wildlife in our area.
EcoWild – adventure & learning
EcoWild engages people with the natural environment through woodland based activities including tool & craftwork, natural art, fire making and cooking, wildlife exploration, shelter making, imaginative play and much more. Since 2013 we have facilitated over 700 children and adults to discover and find their own special connection with an inspiring natural environment.
Contact: Emily Malik ecowildemily@gmail.com
Seedy Saturday second Saturday in March
Get Seedy Saturday! is an annual seed swap, potato day, and green fair for seed savers, keen growers, and anyone aiming for a more sustainable lifestyle.
It is an opportunity to share seeds, pick up some new and interesting varieties, exchange tips and experiences and find out more about local community groups and initiatives.
By growing, saving and swapping, gardeners can connect with likeminded local people, help to keep some wonderful traditional varieties alive, experiment and create locally adapted varieties and above all, have fun!
It is held on annually on 2nd Saturday in March in the Conygre Hall.
Find out more here Seedy Saturday
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