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Save South Purdown
- 1. Save South Purdown Nature conservation area and important wildlife corridor
- 2. Proposed development This map shows proposed development of South Purdown Steep inclines make this site inaccessible for people with a physical disability and Difficult for emergency vehicles to access
- 3. Bristol’s Parks and Green Space Strategy Natural green space is most valued by the community Distance standard – the area is within an 18 minute walk Lockleaze and Horfield neighbourhoods are underserved by this type of green space
- 4. Running, walking, football, rounders and other sports Picnics and community gatherings Wildlife observation and education Photography and art Historic landscape study Yoga, meditation and mental health We value South Purdown Asset of community value (2015)
- 5. Purdown picnics, summer 2015 Open space enjoyed by all
- 6. Purdown picnics Over 50 families joined the picnic, rain or shine Children played informal games A large tree provided shade and shelter Community events like this bring people together
- 7. Local school children Glenfrome primary school children enjoy picnics and outdoor team activities Glenfrome is a green flag school. Children lead the school’s eco-committee
- 8. Purdown Pursuit 10k race 2015 Open space used for sports by many groups
- 9. Sporting community Organised by the Town and Country Harriers in 2014 and 2015 100 people in 16 running clubs across Bristol Gloucester and Somerset participated Race covered Purdown and Stoke Park
- 10. Wildlife walks with Steve England Wildlife discovery and education
- 11. Wildflower meadow home to protected species on Purdown Seven species of bees Slow worms Song thrush Bats
- 12. Community engagement Photography exhibition at Eastville Library
- 13. Community engagement Litter pick several times a year
- 14. Historic interest 1425 part of the Heath House estate Farmed by the Cotterell Dormer family until 1930s Bristol City Council owned from 1938 as a public open space
- 15. Historic interest Müller orphanage - the annual outing
- 16. Purdown, late 1800s Müller orphans enjoy tea on Purdown
- 17. Save South Purdown For future generations
Editor's Notes
- “Purdown is a beautiful haven within Lockleaze that creates a wonderful nature trail joining the city to Stoke Park.” James C
- “I value greenspace because of the positive effect on people’s well-being and mental health which it brings.” David N.
- “I grew up with Purdown as my extended back garden. It hosted many of my birthday parties and great Sunday afternoon family adventures.” Jane M
- “When I was a kid myself we would wander over the fields in Purdown, unfenced and free to explore and make our own adventures.” Matt G.
- “I run on South Purdown a few times a week, and get a sense of being in the countryside yet in the city. It’s full of wildlife and a fantastic asset for the local community.” Ian W.
- “Protected species populate the site including slow worms, bats and kestrels. Purdown is an incredibly diverse wildflower meadow, and an important wildlife corridor.” Debbora H.
- Image copyright of Peter Higginbotham, www.childrenshomes.org.uk.