Work parties take place alternate Saturdays, starting at 10:15 am and finishing no later than 1:00 pm.

Work parties in Bold are generally fixed dates, while others may change venue to fulfil management requirements.

Forthcoming Work Parties:

  • 27th June – Lingwood Churchyard – Annual cut and clearance of the churchyard. Green hay to Peter’s Wood.
  • 8th July – Southwood Churchyard – BVCG clearing site after a BADCOG cut.
  • 11th July – Blofield Churchyard – Annual cut and clearance of the churchyard.
  • 14th July – Blofield Churchyard – Great Yarmouth Green Gym to finish off the raking and clearing of the churchyard in the afternoon.
  • 25th July – Hemblington Churchyard – Annual cut and clearance of the churchyard.
  • 8th August – Howe’s Meadow – Rake and clear area C (SW Section) of the meadow.
  • 22nd August – Jary’s Meadow – Rake and clear area around the apple trees and others areas.
  • 5th September – Walsham fen – Rake and clear area G, plus the boardwalk.
  • 19th September – Howe’s Meadow – Rake and clear area A (north side) of the meadow.
  • 3rd October – Walsham Fen – Rake and clear areas D/E of the fen.
  • 17th October – Buckenham Wood – As per the developing management plan, otherwise bramble clerance.
  • 31st October – Howe’s Meadow – Rake and clear area D (SE section) of the meadow.
  • 14th November – Walsham fen – Rake and clear areas F/K/J/H of the fen.
  • 28th November – Snowdrop Acre – Annual work party.
  • 12th December – Jary’s Meadow – Cut, rake and clear the bank and the hedge along with other areas.
  • 19th December – Railway Wood – Annual work party to the wood.
Pond clearing
Grass cutting
Hedge planting

A full range of tools (rakes, scythes, bow saws, professional strimmer and mower, etc.) are provided at work parties, so there is no need to bring any of your own tools along, unless of course you have a favourite bow saw, hay rake or the likes. However, it is advisable to have a pair of gloves with you! We are insured against any injuries.
A full range of tools (rakes, scythes, bow saws, professional strimmer and mower, etc.) are provided at work parties, so there is no need to bring any of your own tools along, unless of course you have a favourite bow saw, hay rake or the likes. However, it is advisable to have a pair of gloves with you! We are insured against any injuries.

Please read the BADCOG instructions for working safely. If you feel you do not have the required skills to use any of the tools supplied, our members are more than willing to pass on handy hints and tips about the best way to use the equipment.

Some work parties can be hard work, but we do encourage all volunteers to work at their own pace, undertaking as little or as much as they feel comfortable in doing. There is no pressure!

Some of our sites can be quite wet at times, so do come dressed accordingly, and bring a drink and a snack as there is always time to stop and chat with other members.

If you are interested in joining a work party and you would like more information, please contact one of our members. You can also find more details and news about our sites in our latest Newsletter.