2024 50th anniversary walk

 

2024 marks half a century since local resident Bob Warburton walked through our wood to record what he saw.

Step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs may be downloaded below.

 

ROUND WALK: TOTLEY - GILLFIELD WOOD – TOTLEY (1975)
The walk created by Bob Warburton in 1975, with updates 2024 by Paul Hancock
Celebratory Walk for Bob Warburton (1974
Adobe Acrobat Document 249.4 KB
Photographs
The old Cross Scythes, Post Office, Fleur de Lys and views of the wood.
Bob's walk in photographs.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 1.4 MB

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Outdoor Events

All events are free to members. Non-members will be charged £3.00 to cover costs.

14th June: River dipping 1-3pm with Paul Hancock Meet at the bottom of Totley Hall Lane. Adults must accompany children.

12th July: Butterflies walk – 1-3pm - led by Stuart Davies Meet as usual in Totley hall lane.

September:

Bat walk – with Dave Gash. No date has been fixed yet so keep an eye on the website for further details. We will try to borrow some bat detectors.

12th October: Mammal trapping with Paul Hancock and Val Clinging from SORBY – time to be confirmed.

8th November: Fungi Walk with Ziggi Senkans and Paul Hudson. Probably a 10am start but we will confirm later.

Practical Conservation Sessions, led by a Ranger.

Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Tools, PPE and light refreshments are provided by the Ranger.

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Sunday 7th September

Saturday 4th October

Sunday 2nd November

Saturday 29th November

Further dates will be announced when they have been agreed with the new ranger.

For further information please contact FOGW Secretary and Conservation lead Andy Brewster.

 

Andrew Brewster <fogwsecretary@gmail.com>