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Bat walk 31.8.16

August 21, 2016
by Lucy Galvin
bats, biodiversity, community woodland, Norwich, Train Wood, woodland
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Did you know that Train Wood has bats?! It’s not really surprising that this long, narrow natural corridor is a haven for all sorts of wildlife. Last year we did a bat survey which uncovered some interesting facts. Yet there is still so much to know. Do they navigate using the r
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Spring clean the wood!

March 22, 2016
by Lucy Galvin
community woodland, litter pick, Norwich, Train Wood, woodland
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Come along to our next litter pick. April 9, 10am, Barn Road entrance. Wear stout shoes, all equipment provided.
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Funding bid success – please vote so we can build bridge

February 29, 2016
by Lucy Galvin
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We are celebrating our first major grant success! After asking the public and our members on what to bid for through open days and meetings, we focussed on restoring the rare urban wood to be more natural and wild, to increase biodiversity and help people enjoy it. Wildflower meadows
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Vote for Marriott’s Way

November 25, 2014
by Nick
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Eco hero award – Highly commended!

March 21, 2014
by Nick
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Friends of Train Wood entered The Norwich eco awards, they were looking for organisations and individuals who have made an environmentally-friendly contribution to the city in 2013. This could be a recycling scheme, cutting waste, saving energy or encouraging biodiversity, or any init
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Committee news

September 20, 2013
by Nick
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Following The Friends of Train Wood Annual General Meeting on the 18th September, the new committee for the year 2013 – 2014 has been elected. Chairman: Alan Cubbage Honorary Treasurer: Adrian Holmes Honorary Secretary: Wyn Hurst Membership Secretary: Jan Middleton Management Co
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Another step to protection

August 19, 2013
by Lucy Galvin
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It’s official – we have been successful in getting Train Wood officially listed an ‘Asset of Community Value’ – only the second in Norwich. We are also in talks with Norfolk county council about taking on a lease to run the land as a public amenity. Frien
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General news

June 07, 2013
by Nick
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We are currently planning some more dates for litter picks and general clean up of train wood, we will publish the dates here as soon as we know more. There are also plans for a public meeting again soon so we can update everyone on the progress with the campaign to keep the site in p
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Welcome to the website

May 15, 2013
by Nick
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Welcome to the new website and blog for the Friends of Train Wood group, The project to develop the website is ongoing, so keep an eye on the blog and the site in general as it gradually fills with information. We will be using the website along with our Facebook page to publicise new
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