Community Nature Reserve Launch Event

Posted in News & Updates | Last Upated: on 14/09/2025

Thornbury Community Nature Reserve

12 April (Saturday) | 3:30pm – 5pm | Turnberries Community Centre | everyone’s welcome


Guest speakers sharing on:

  • Garden ecology
  • Hedgehogs
  • Owls & birds of prey
  • Bats

There will be a lucky draw, refreshments and wild flower seeds. Enjoy an afternoon with like-minded people. Don’t forget to register your space to help build the Community Nature Reserve.


What's HappeningTopicSpeakerTime
OpeningIntroduction to Community Nature Reserves
Danny Bonnett, Chair of Climate and Nature Committee, Thornbury Town Council
3:30pm-3:35pm
Sharing SessionGarden Eocology
Alan Stealey, Facilities Officer, Thornbury Town Council & Member of Caerwent Meadows
3:35pm-3:45pm
Sharing session
Hedgehogs
Tracey Boden, Hedgehog Rescue, Chipping Sodbury
3:45pm-3:55pm
Lucky Draw



Sharing session
Bats
Daisy Finniear, Climate & Nature Officer, Frampton Cotterell Parish Council
4:05pm-4:15pm
Sharing session
Owls & Birds of Prey
Paul Golledge, Chairman, South Glos Owl & Birds of Prey Conservation
4:15pm-4:25pm


A question and answer session will follow at 4:25pm. Refreshments and exhibits are available from 4:40pm onwards.


For queries, contact us at:

  • climateandnature@thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk
  • Town Hall, High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AR
  • 01454 412 103 (during office hours)

This is a free event.

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