Trees are quite a big thing (literally!) along Glen Goyle. Ed Dolphin of the Arboretum has put together a wonderful map of the trees in Glen Goyle – and it is understood that further labelling is imminent… The FOGG team were present at the Arboretum’s celebration of trees a […]

A very productive morning was had with the District Council’s Streetscene tree officer and his team down Glen Goyle this week – looking at some clearing and some planting, and the consequent production onsite of lots of useful chippings. Members of the FOGG working party […]

There is a fascination for one of our most magical raptor species – something very much on display through the stunning pictures of owls captured by local wildlife photographer Mark Taylor Hutchinson. There are not as many to be seen today as a century ago, a look […]

Several members of the FOGG working party either live very nearby to Glen Goyle or traverse its pathways very regularly. And so, on a ‘non-working day’ yesterday (Tuesday 4th February) during some dappled moments along the Glen, FOGG member John Hopkins took a few shots […]

There have been some fabulous photos produced by FOGG members over the years – of all sorts and in all seasons.  This time of year we’re looking out for the first flowers – with these spotted in January/February last year: Camellia along the Glen – […]

Two winters ago, FOGG volunteers were busy pulling up large swathes of the dreaded three cornered leek:  Three Cornered Leek down the Glen – Friends of Glen Goyle This edible plant does have its foraging uses – but it tends to keep out other plants, […]

There are several memorial benches along Glen Goyle – as there are several lovely spots to sit a while: Installing new benches along the Glen – Friends of Glen Goyle And there are now more available for sponsorship: Memorial benches now available along the Glen […]

Today was the last session before the festive break, for the hardworking members of the FOGG working party: 19th December 2024 – Friends of Glen Goyle And they send their wishes to all: Have a good Christmas and a happy New Year! Here’s a wintry […]

The end of the year is a good time to look back over a project – and certainly a lot has happened down Glen Goyle during the last twelve months. REPORTS: The summer 2024 newsletter looked at the several visitations to the Glen over the busiest months […]

Since their inception, the Friends of Glen Goyle have been very keen to make this lovely corner of Sidmouth as accessible as possible to all. Indeed, we would all like to be able to walk through the Glen without worrying about tripping over or obstacles […]