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:
- 6th December – Walsham Fen – Areas F, H, J & K rake and clear.
- 20th December – Railway Wood. – Annual work party. Work on public footpath.
- 3rd January 2026 – Lingwood Pond. – Annual tidy up with some coppicing and pollarding and cut back of the hedge.
- 17th January – Jary’s Meadow
- 31st January – Howe’s Meadow
- 14th February – Walsham Fen
- 28th February – Buckenham Woods
- 14th March – Holly Lane Pond (Fixed date) – Annual work party.
- 28th March – Jary’s Meadow or Buckenham Woods
- 11th April – Howe’s Meadow
- 25th April – Walsham Fen
- 9th May – Buckenham Woods
- 30th May – Howe’s Meadow
- 13th June – Walsham Fen
- 27th June – Lingwood Churchyard (Fixed date) – Annual cut and clearance of the churchyard.
- 11th July – Blofield Churchyard (Fixed date) – Annual cut and clearance of the churchyard.
- 25th July – Hemblington Churchyard (Fixed date) – Annual cut and clearance of the churchyard
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.
