Rhododendrons along the Glen

There’s quite a history of rhodedendrons along Glen Goyle. Back in the 1890s: “Above Manor Road the area originally was a quite pretty area. On the right-hand side of the footpath some of the original plantings remained of shrubs and azaleas. On the other side […]

Repairing paths along the Glen

There has been some need for some time to make access easy and safe along the Glen – whether it’s filling in potholes or fixing trip hazards or generally seeing to the infrastructure along the Glen. As said at the end of the year 2024: “Since their inception, the Friends of […]

Spring planting along the Glen

Today’s report on the FOGG working party’s efforts by FOGG member John Hopkins details the latest stage of planting: 6th May 2025 – Friends of Glen Goyle And please note that the working party were working ‘an extra day’ today – and not on their […]

Spring gifts along the Glen

Since its inception, there has been a huge amount of good will, gifts and donations coming from all sides, from local groups and local councils, from very generous local charities, and from neighbours, visitors and individuals who have appreciated the work of the FOGG volunteers along the […]