What if our villages could generate their own renewable energy, and keep the benefits local? On March 4th, residents of Dymock and Bromesberrow have a chance to shape what that future could look like at a community workshop hosted by Forest of Dean Community Action on Power (FoDCAP), Forest of Dean District Council, Forest Community …
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This pleasant linear walk wanders through gently undulating fields and along quiet lanes leading to the old village of Broom’s Green. You then join the Poets’ Paths for the last section into Dymock where you can catch the Daff at the green or opposite. It is a gentle landscape offering fine views across the Leadon …
By Dave Sykes There is no real “wilderness” around these parts – we live in a working landscape where humans have worked and shaped the land for thousands of years. Our woodlands and forests are no exception to this and Dave Sykes of forestry England explains how Dymock Forest is managed for nature and a …
I’ve been “In a Relationship” with the Daffodil Line for over three years now – I feel a bit like I’m cheating on the Daff when I get on another bus. But when the long awaited Robin finally arrived in Newent last week I felt like I had to give it a try. Not least …
Our wild daffodils are central to our local heritage and a clear indicator of our rich ancient woodland soils. 100 years ago the whole area would have been carpeted in gold in early spring. Though we are blessed to still have magical spring displays of wild daffodils here in the Golden Triangle, the coverage of …
New Year’s Resolutions, how are yours going? Can you even remember them? Err same thing here, my first one, to give up eating carbohydrates, lasted till Jan 1st teatime – phew what a relief, nice cake. For my second resolution though I have better hopes. I decided it today and will explain. Looking through theDaffodil …
Our new book of ten carefully researched walks with the bus will make a great gift for yourself or a friend. All of our walks are between 3 and 10 miles and generally quite gentle, on lanes, tracks and pathways with few steep climbs – though sometimes muddy! All the walks can be completed without …
Friday 14th June will see a timetable update for the 232 Daffodil Line bus service, with an earlier morning departure from Ledbury aimed at delivering a more punctual school run for John Masefield pupils.
When we think of “heritage” in our part of the world, we often as not think of the Market Houses and black and white buildings of our town centres. But truth be told, the lanes and footpaths, woods and hedgerows surrounding our towns are as much a part of our heritage as the towns themselves: and often date back even further.
As we move from the cold and darkness of Winter into Spring, the plants, birds and animals of the countryside shall be rousing from dormancy and hibernation. This erstwhile period of reduced stimulation is essential for maintaining reserves of energy for the growth and reproduction that follows.
