save south purdown
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Save South Purdown
Nature conservation area and important wildlife corridor
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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
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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
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Running, walking, football, rounders and other sportsPicnics and community gatheringsWildlife observation and educationPhotography and artHistoric landscape studyYoga, meditation and mental health
We value South PurdownAsset of community value (2015)
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Purdown picnics, summer 2015Open space enjoyed by all
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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
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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
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Purdown Pursuit 10k race 2015Open space used for sports by many groups
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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
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Wildlife walks with Steve EnglandWildlife discovery and education
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Wildflower meadow home to protected species on Purdown Seven species of
bees Slow worms Song thrush Bats
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Community engagementPhotography exhibition at Eastville Library
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Community engagementLitter pick several times a year
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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
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Historic interestMüller orphanage - the annual outing
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Purdown, late 1800sMüller orphans enjoy tea on Purdown
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Save South PurdownFor future generations