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Essential tree work in Alexandra Park and on Beechen Cliff
The Council’s tree team, with the assistance of Greenman – Environmental Tree Services, will be carrying out essential tree works within Beechen Cliff and Alexander Park.These tree works need to be carried out at the earliest opportunity and before the … read more
Beechen Cliff path resurfaced
Following clearance work by the Community Payback team on the path from Holloway to the Park and on the cliff walk within the Park by the Alexandra Park Forum volunteers, the council has arranged for the path to be resurfaced … read more
Best ever community action day
Saturday 5th January was our twelth community action day and the best attended yet with twelve noble souls attending to help keep Alexandra Park special. As always, we did a ‘litter pick’. We also removed more ivy and did further … read more
More bulbs
Thanks to the generosity of Stef van Dam and Peter Nyssen Ltd, over 300 tulip bulbs were planted during December by the volunteers in various places around the park. Together with the daffodil bulbs donated by the council, which we … read more
Alexandra Park now has a community orchard
On 5th December, BathNES in the form of Simon Memory and George Beverley planted six fruit trees in Alexandra Park on the west side of the pedestrian path leading to Beechen Cliff School. They will give added colour in the … read more
Royal Horticultural Society 2012 ‘In Your Neighourhood’ Award
The Alexandra Park Forum again entered the RHS/South West in Bloom ‘In Your Neighbourhood’ challenge for 2012 and has gained a Level 3 Developing Award. Last year we gained a Level 2 ‘Establishing’ award. Now we must think have we … read more
Report of Cafe Consultation 2012
1. Introduction In March 2012, the B&NES parks department manager responsible for Alexandra Park reported that he had had a second approach from a company interested in the possibility of running a café in Alexandra Park and asked for the … read more
Ticks
There have been reports of ticks in Alexandra Park. To find out more information about ticks, what to do in the event of being bitten and the risks of Lyme desease and what preventative measures you can take, click on … read more
Ticks
People have reported that they have suffered a tick bite in Alexandra Park. There are also reports of ticks in many of the green spaces around Bath. 5-10% of local ticks are reported to carry bacteria which can cause the … read more
Public Meeting June 2011
Minutes 1. Introduction and adoption of Agenda Apologies from Malcolm Ashman. It was noted that a representative from the Parks Dept not present. Julian David welcomed those present to the first AGM of the Forum. 2. Chairman’s report Julian … read more