Sat 3rd April 10.30 a.m. As part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful National Spring Clean, there will be a clean up every Saturday in April. The launch Event will be at Ha’penny Bridge House on Saturday 3rd at 10.30. Clean Glasgow, Local Community Police, Fire Brigade, Politicians, the Press, members of Partick Football Club and Wild [Continue]
Sponsored walk in aid of the small Animal Hospital The University of Glasgow is organising its fifth sponsored dog walk on Saturday 8 May taking place at Garscube Estate, Bearsden. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k walk along the banks of the River Kelvin, following a safe and stewarded route. It’s a fun, [Continue]
On 21 JAN three volunteers under the direction of the depute convener Charles Thompson met up at HBH to do a mend , fix and recycle day . Charles said the aim of the day was to highlight some changes with the use of HBH and also to get our hands dirty [Continue]
Last winter walk I was fortunate enough to join five other intrepid FORK volunteers who braved the weather and accompanied one of Charles and Allan informal winter walks. The pace of the day was suitably informal and catered for those, who wanted to view some of the Rivers Wildlife and those interested in our heritage. [Continue]
Winter Gathering – 15 December Due to lack of interest there will not be an organised talk and nature walk with hot drinks , However , Ha’penny Bridge House will be open for those members wishing to drop in between 10.30 and 14.30 tomorrow . All Welcome . Fairbridge Just to inform members that HBH will be [Continue]
Site at, & Land To Rear Of 65-77 Otago Street. River Kelvin Flows To Rear Of Proposed Development. Public Exhibition Of Plans. As Part Of The Public Consultation, Come & See The Plans, Meet Representatives Of The Design Team & Leave Your Comments & Feedback. Hillhead Secondary School Friday, 20th November 1600 Hrs To 1900 [Continue]
For those of you who are interested in social networking - FORK’s Facebook page: FORK’s Twitter page: Please follow us or become our fan if you are a member. [Continue]
There have been two free Canoe Safaris this year for FORK members (Not a member? You can join here) run by Wild by Nature. An excellent report of the Autumn Safari by one of the participants, Wendy Rattray, is now available here. Keep a lookout on the Activities page for future similar events. You can also subscribe [Continue]
I thought members would like a quick short report concerning the Classic Autumn canoe safari, a members only event on the 8th Oct 09. The day saw 8 intrepid explorers, after the usual issue of equipment,cursory safety chat embark on a voyage blessed with Autumn sunlight to explore Loch Lomond. The aim of the journey [Continue]
Today there was a good example of a working partnership between FORK and our resident Eco Adventure outfit Wild By Nature (WBN). WBN was approached by the Princess Trust Volunteers (PTV) to run a fun explore and survival event . PTV run worthwhile community based 12 week personal and social development programme for 16-25 [Continue]
