Over the past weeks, it has become clear from enquiries by the public passing through the Glen who stop to chat with members of the FOGG working party that there is growing interest in its benches – and a willingness to take on a memorial […]

This week, FOGG received delivery of a batch of bat boxes for Glen Goyle. Organised by FOGG member John McGregor and funded by a local charity, the boxes lie in wait, ready to be installed. As John reports: To give an idea of what will […]

There are some very special plants along Glen Goyle, from the well-established Handkerchief Tree to feasts of Rhododendrons all along the Glen, and from spontaneous ‘Tower of Jewels’ plantlings to specially donated violets along the Glen. The latest fine specimens to be photographed by Friends of Glen Goyle working party […]

There have very probably been owls across Glen Goyle over the years. And along the Glen over the last weeks, there have been discussions with and site visits by the Devon Wildlife Trust, who have advised the group on how to progress with putting up bird boxes […]

Now seems a good time of year to catch up with the last few weeks – as we transition from one season to another – and have a peek or two at the lovely corner of Sidmouth known as Glen Goyle… Here are a few […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Over the years, there has been a lot of positive going into the FOGG project. There have been tabards for FOGG volunteers – thanks to the Town Council and mentoring for FOGG volunteers – thanks to the District Council. Whilst the Glen is a public park owned and […]