Stoke Lodge Village Green
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Celebrating Stoke Lodge parkland and village green - a safe, nature-rich space for Stoke Bishop, Sea Mills, Westbury-on-Trym and surrounding neighbourhoods.
So what’s the real story behind why an unfunded, volunteer group trying to fight for shared access to their green space was left with two weeks to pay £85k? welovestokelodge.blog/2025/07/24/cos…
It’s #SwiftAwarenessWeek! 😍 Swifts are back for summer, filling the skies with screaming calls and rapid, swooping flights. We’ll be sharing the love all week... but first, over to you. Help us kick things off & share your Swift snaps and videos below! 👇
The school has spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on litigation over a fence it has admitted isn’t necessary. At the very least, this payment should help to mitigate the impact of their past decisions on its pupils.
How's the weather where you are today? Are you doing a #BigButterflyCount? Don't forget to tag us in your photos and let us know what you're seeing! 🦋📱 Take part 👉 bigbutterflycount.org 📷: Peacock - Savannah Jones
Life on the village green 💚 From welovestokelodge instagram. instagram.com/reel/DMPq5mwsA…
The Gatekeeper took the top spot in last year’s Big Butterfly Count with 190,413 records 🥇 Will it be number 1 again this year? Find out by taking part in the #BigButterflyCount from tomorrow! Get ready 👉 bigbutterflycount.org 📷: Liam Richardson
This weekend’s beautiful Buck moon caught and shared by a Stoke Lodge neighbour enjoying a refreshing walk in the cool of the evening after some scorching days. “It glowed like a lesser sun”.
🧵Finsbury Park is stolen for 47 days every summer @FRfestivals @WirelessFest @krankbrother While prison fences go up & trees are caged in, suffocated by weight on their roots, people inside enjoy the music. But at what cost? Yearly our park's ecology degrades, never recovers ..
Okay folks it’s hot out there so we need to talk about #bees and #water. Please #retweet. Thanks! BEES NEED WATER! BEES GET STUCK IN AND DIE IN WATER! Here’s what you need to know! Given that they can collect water, their nectar based diet and their ability to generate… 1/11
A prolonged dry spell always serves to remind us that the history of Stoke Lodge lies just beneath the grass. The driveway that once connected the house to the lodge cottages across the estate is the first to show followed by foundations of Nissen huts & other buildings from WW2.
One lucky walker was delighted to notice lots of Cinnabar moth caterpillars at work on Stoke Lodge this evening and sent a photo. We’ll be sure to look out for some black and red moths in a while.
A moment of quiet tranquility on beautiful Stoke Lodge today. Thanks to a neighbour for this serene photo showing the Lodge at peace. It has so many moods.
With temperatures soaring, it’s vital to provide extra water for wildlife! 🌡️☀️💦 Shallow dishes around gardens, yards & green spaces can be a lifeline to thirsty creatures like #hedgehogs, birds & bees 🦔🐦🐝 Add pebbles where insects can perch & drink too! 📹 Wendy Noblet
We are extremely lucky to have in Stoke Lodge an oasis of green, rich in nature. Neighbours, please leave water for badgers, foxes, hedgehogs bats and the many birds that rely on Stoke Lodge for their food and a home. 💚
Please remember to put water out for wildlife. A simple dish of clean water can make a huge difference to hedgehogs, birds – even bees. Place it in a shaded spot, keep it topped up, and you might be surprised by who comes to visit. 🦡🦔🦋🌿🐝
Due to the bewildering decision from the judge, we are of course refraining from comment until all legal processes are concluded. Sadly, Jo Butler, Head of Cotham has put out a misleading video to parents which we feel obliged to respond to.
🌱 Week One of Soil Sampling: Done! ✅ A huge thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and got their hands muddy for nature this week! Head to our website to learn more and take part in some impactful citizen science. 🌍🧪 👉avonneedstrees.org.uk/volunteering/ 📷 Alex Turner