News, blogs & events
News & blogs
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Friends of Train Wood jubilant as site finally removed from for sale list
A unique piece of Norwich’s natural and historic heritage has been saved by a community group’s hard-fought campaign to keep it in public hands. Friends of Train Wood are celebrating after hearing yesterday that their 18-month battle has been successful and the land...
Eco hero award – Highly commended!
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...
Committee news
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...
Another step to protection
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. Friends of Train...
General news
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...
Welcome to the website
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...
Events
Train Wood set for Autumn Festival
Plans are steaming ahead for an autumn festival to share the secrets of Norwich's most unique urban woodland. The fun, free festival in the wood at the start of Marriott's Way, Norwich will start at 11am on 29th October and go on until 4pm. As well as information...
Wood set for September spruce up
Thanks to the success of our first-ever funding application, a series of eight hands-on work days will extend throughout September, to help restore wildness to the wood as well as providing places to fish and sit down and enjoy Norwich's rarest woodland. All are...
Bat walk 31.8.16
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...
Spring clean the wood!
Come along to our next litter pick. April 9, 10am, Barn Road entrance. Wear stout shoes, all equipment provided.
Litter Pick
We will be holding a litter pick on the Train Wood section of the Marriott's Way on Saturday 5th September 2015, meet 10.00am at start of Marriott’s Way, Barn Road roundabout. Equipment provided. Please email alancubbage@yahoo.co.uk confirming if you can come. As we...
Litter Pick
We will be holding a litter pick on the Train Wood section of the Marriott's Way on Saturday 18 May, meet 10.00am at start of Marriott’s Way, Barn Road roundabout. Equipment provided. Please email marriottswayfriends@gmail.com confirming if you can come. As we need an...