Author: JW

The weather has been very mixed this year – with today’s working party not working this morning as the cold and rain has not been exactly conducive. However, a couple of days ago, on Monday 22nd July, FOGG working party member John McGregor was out […]

There have been a few gaps along the Glen where once upon a time there were benches: Infrastructure along the Glen – Friends of Glen Goyle The Friends of Glen Goyle have looked into what might be ideal to fit in these gaps, in terms […]

There are some fabulous trees along the Glen, as recorded by Ed Dolphin of the Arboretum: There is a Handkerchief Tree, Davidia involucrata, in the Glen; the story of its Veitch link is on the Kew website. Davidia involucrata Baill. | Plants of the World Online […]

The Bassett/Cohen family have deep connections with Glen Goyle: A recent tour of Asherton Gardens – Friends of Glen Goyle A fortnight ago David Bassett and Joe Cohen (both grandchildren of Asherton House resident Dr Bertram Cohen aka Bertie) were both visiting Sidmouth with family […]

Brother and sister David and Pat Bassett used to visit their grandfather’s house quite regularly as children – and they have provided a wealth of memories, photographs and research on an area which makes up much of today’s Glen Goyle: Asherton House – Friends of […]

It seems that the opening up of Glen Goyle and the encouragement of greater diversity of flora has meant there is more insect life along this green/blue corridor in the centre of town. FOGG working party member Phil Lee reports on the latest work by […]

Recently, the design of the new signage for the Glen was shared: Welcome to the Glen: ‘a secret garden in the heart of Sidmouth’ – Friends of Glen Goyle And now they have been put up! With a close-up here: With thanks to VGS webmaster […]

There have been issues around ‘infrastructure’ – including paths: Planning ahead for early 2024 down the Glen – Friends of Glen Goyle As reported in March:The engineering department is very aware of both the trip hazards and the potholes – and will be attending to […]

The normally tiny stream which runs through Glen Goyle has attracted some interest: What’s in a name? What to call the stream running through the Glen Goyle? – Friends of Glen Goyle What’s in a name? What to call the stream running through the Glen […]

Last month, it was agreed that FOGG needs to forge ahead with things other than planting… and that included: SIGNAGE: Following on from liaison between FOGG, Councillors, Streetscene and other key officers at the District Council, some signs have been agreed to – to be […]