ChangeMakers - Events and Socials for People and Planet

Join Friends of Belle Isle Park (FoBIP) as we increase the biodiversity of this beautiful riverside park to aid our local wildlife and improve human/nature connection, while connecting as a community.

A great way to meet new friends and make both positive environmental and social impacts whilst keeping fit.

PLEASE RSVP and let us know if you cannot make it, or will be late, so that we know how many to plan for and when to expect you.

General activities include:

Clearing areas within the meadow for enrichment planting with wildflowers; creating log/turf piles; maintaining access to improve nature connection provision.

There is no obligation to do manual tasks and Friends of Belle Isle Park welcome anyone who would like to build a community with other regular users of the park, or help run regular volunteer events.

What to Bring:

Please bring a drink, a snack, appropriate clothing for the weather, stout footwear/boots and gardening gloves (if you have any). We have tools for 14 people.

If severe weather is forecast, check the event before travelling.

Sorry, no dogs permitted in this park.

The nearest public toilets are at the Quayside, 10 mins walk.

Directions:

The park can be reached on foot or by bicycle, along the River Exe shared pathways or from Topsham Road via Trew's Weir Reach. Bus routes from the City Centre include the K, T and S. Look out for people in Hi-Viz when you arrive.

Friends of Belle Isle Park (FoBIP)

We are a group of predominantly local park users who recognise the value of this special place in regards to nature, and mental and physical well-being. Over several months, we have worked with the council to agree a new management strategy that aims to create a wilder Belle Isle, and thus increase opportunities for nature connection and all the benefits that brings to the community.

Belle Isle Park

Opened in 1992, Belle Isle is Exeter's newest park. With a view of ‘Leaf Land’ woods and the River Exe, the park is a favourite spot for lunchtime picnicking and casual bird watching. Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers, cormorants, woodpeckers, swifts and swallows are regular visitors. It's also a great place to watch the bats flying at dusk.

No talk this month as we're hoping to be in the garden enjoying a warm evening.

Join fellow lovers of nature and wildlife for a friendly social, an agenda free, relaxed evening for drinks (food if you like) and free-flowing conversation with new friends.

We're a very friendly and welcoming group and the event is hosted so you will be greeted and introduced to others, so please don't worry about coming on your own, you'll very quickly make new friends and settle in.

Everyone is welcome, even if you're not in the Meetup group. And you don't need to RSVP, although that does help me identify you.

We'd love to meet you and do encourage your friends, family, or colleagues to join us.

The evening starts at 19:00 but you can pop in at any time that suits you.

If you do enjoy the evening we'd really appreciate your making a small donation of 50p or £1 on the night (there will be a collection tin and a QR code to donate online). It costs me (Vipul) over £240 a year to have this meetup account.

P.S. Actual green drinks are optional and at your own risk 🍸😬

Join Friends of Belle Isle Park (FoBIP) as we increase the biodiversity of this beautiful riverside park to aid our local wildlife and improve human/nature connection.

A great way to meet new friends and make both positive environmental and social impacts whilst keeping fit.

PLEASE RSVP and let us know if you cannot make it, or will be late, so that we know how many to plan for and when to expect you.

General activities include:

Clearing small areas within the meadow for enrichment planting with wildflowers; creating log/turf piles; maintaining access to improve nature connection provision.

There is no obligation to do manual tasks and Friends of Belle Isle Park welcome anyone who would like to build a community with other regular users of the park, or help run regular volunteer events.

What to Bring:

Please bring a drink, a snack, appropriate clothing for the weather, stout footwear/boots and gardening gloves (if you have any). We have tools for 14 people.

If severe weather is forecast, check the event before travelling.

Sorry, no dogs permitted in this park.

The nearest public toilets are at the Quayside, 10 mins walk.

Directions:

The park can be reached on foot or by bicycle, along the River Exe shared pathways or from Topsham Road via Trew's Weir Reach. Bus routes from the City Centre include the K, T and S. Look out for people in Hi-Viz when you arrive.

Friends of Belle Isle Park (FoBIP)

We are a group of predominantly local park users who recognise the value of this special place in regards to nature, and mental and physical well-being. Over several months, we have worked with the council to agree a new management strategy that aims to create a wilder Belle Isle, and thus increase opportunities for nature connection and all the benefits that brings to the community.

Belle Isle Park

Opened in 1992, Belle Isle is Exeter's newest park. With a view of ‘Leaf Land’ woods and the River Exe, the park is a favourite spot for lunchtime picnicking and casual bird watching. Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers, cormorants, woodpeckers, swifts and swallows are regular visitors. It's also a great place to watch the bats flying at dusk.