The Friends of Bramcote Ridge is an award winning community conservation group. It is dedicated to the protection, conservation and enhancement of a sizeable area of former farmland approximately 6km to the west of Nottingham (England) in between the residential areas of Wollaton and Bramcote Hills.
The Friends was established in 1999 and has around 50 members, many of whom are actively involved in the practical management of the area.
To find out more about the Ridge see here.
The Friends work in partnership with the owners of the land - Broxtowe Borough Council. We operate a policy of sensible and sensitive management to balance the needs of nature conservation and use of the area by the community. We undertake direct management of the area and raise awareness within the local community.
Working to site management plans, we organise a programme of regular practical work sessions. These normally take place on the first Sunday of a month, starting at 10.30am and last for approximately 2hours. You can read about our award winning work here - we have been awarded the Green Flag Community Award (2024) for 16 years in a row.
Work sessions are held on the first Sunday of the month starting at 10:30. We meet at the top of Sandy Lane by the entrance to the Alexandrina Plantation Local Nature Reserve. Unfortunately, we are only able to allow adults (18 years and older) to join working sessions.
Types of work during sessions include:
All you need bring to any session are gloves and secateurs. All other tools and equipment will be provided.
Future dates for 2025 are:
The Friends of Bramcote Ridge's Constitution was reviewed and ratified in November 2024 at the annual general meeting. The full Constitution is available here
The aim of the Friends is to:
The Friends of Bramcote Ridge has 'safeguarding' and 'health and safety' policies. These were last reviewed in January 2025.