Back in 2016, the council sold some land in Salcombe Road, Knowle and the funds were to be usedon improving green spaces around Knowle and Windmill Hill. Various groups applied for funding toimprove their areas, such as the friends groups for Perretts, Victoria, and Redcatch parks. TRESAalso applied to improve Bushy[…]
Read moreA HUGE “Thank You!” to everyone who made this year’s GREAT GET TOGETHER such a special occasion. Here’s a few photos to enjoy. On the afternoon of Sunday 23 June we gathered on Zone A for music, dance, food and entertainment and we weren’t disappointed! Who cares about a little[…]
Read moreA spring work party is planned to perform some gardening on the flower beds and keep it looking nice. The flowers and shrubs planted last year are doing well ad need a little TLC to remove the weeds around the now sprouting bulbs. We will spend about an hour to[…]
Read moreOn Sunday 3rd February, TRESA held a work party at Zone A (The green area along Wells Road between Highgrove and Firfield street). Work focused on pruning the bushes/fruit trees and cutting back the growth overhanging the pavements. This makes the pavements clearer and also makes the area tidier. Whilst[…]
Read moreOn Monday 21st January, TRESA held a work party in the community orchard on Park Street. Park Street resident Julian (Local champion for the Orchard) was able to get a paid day of work on a community project through his employer Amey. We were delighted that the Orchard was included[…]
Read moreOn Saturday 12th January, TRESA held our fourth annual Wassail at the community Orchard on Park Street. 45 people attended to share a drink of cider/apple juice, toast the trees and make some noise to awaken the trees ready for a good crop this year.
Read moreBristol City Council previously sold an area of Green space (Salcombe Road, Knowle) and the proceeds were to be spent on green areas in Knowle and Windmill Hill. TRESA applied for some funds to improve Zone N/Bushy Park (as it is a “green space” that needed some TLC). We were[…]
Read moreWith over 400 good garden certificates issued in this year’s TRESA FRONT GARDEN COMPETITION, there were plenty of interesting entries for the judges to consider. After much deliberation, there were 3 worthy winners, who have now all received their awards and prizes for a gardening job very well done! Congratulations[…]
Read moreOn Sunday 3rd July, TRESA held a work party in the community orchard on Park street. The event was short notice but we had a team of seven people working in the glorious sunshine. This was the first event for new member Evie, and we are really grateful for her[…]
Read moreOn Saturday 19th May TRESA held another work party at Bushy Park to continue our efforts to improve the area. Despite the royal wedding we had a great turnout of over 15 people coming to help. We managed to get loads done. The embankment along the path was fully cleared[…]
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