Although the weather in May wasn’t what we’re used to at that time of year (normally we would expect more sunlight), there is one positive. The rain has been great for our newly planted trees. In partnership with Bilbrook Parish Council and the Forest of Mercia CIC, we’ve planted new street trees along Pendeford Mill … Read more
A very proud moment for Annette Lloyd, the Friends of Bilbrook Treasurer, as she was one of 500 outstanding volunteers to be chosen as the Nation’s Coronation Champions. Commenting on the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust website about being a Coronation Champion, Annette said: “I feel so honoured to have been crowned a Coronation champion. It is … Read more
We are often asked about blockages in Moat Brook. The series of pictures below explain why blockages are a good thing for the brook and should be left alone. In the 1800s the Moat Brook brook was straightened out by the land owner and this created many problems. When water courses are straightened, flow velocity … Read more
We had a great social night on 14 April 2023 at the Holy Cross Church Hall! Ten teams gathered for the welcome return of the Friends of Bilbrook skittles competition, fueled by Fish or Veggie Burger and Chips. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we haven’t been able to hold a social event for a few years … Read more
Some bad news for Moat Brook. An Asian Clam (pictured) was found on the bank of the brook in early January 2022, near to the footbridge. The Asian Clam is an invasive species which is slowly colonising watercourses in Staffordshire. You can find out more about the Asian Clam at this link. This is the first … Read more
Big Day Chairman Achievement Monday 13th March was a big day for the chairman of Friends of Bilbrook as he achieved something he has been wanting to do for years. In fact it’s one of the reasons he helped form Friends of Bilbrook all those years ago. 13 street trees were planted along the grass … Read more
Despite the efforts of a determined group of volunteers and our local school children, we are still plagued with litter in the Jubilee Wood. It feels like one step forward and two steps back. Often. The picture below is one of the unintended consequences of littering. A small mammal, probably a wood mouse, was found … Read more
Bilbrook was a feast for the eyes in the Autumn of 2021. Everywhere you looked there was something wonderful to see. Our pictures below show the amazing Fungi we found throught the Jubilee wood and by Moat Brook. We also captured (just on camera!) three different types of gall: the marble, silk button and spangle … Read more
In late November 2021 we hosted employees from Plastic Omnium at the Jubilee Wood for a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day. They are based in Tamworth and asked us if they could spend a few hours helping to create habitats for wildlife, and naturally we obliged! Activities included coppicing, making dead hedges, raking mown grass and making … Read more
After over a year’s planning and preparation, in the summer of 2017, we were finally given permission to proceed with a project to improve the habitat of the Moat Brook within Jubilee Wood. In a partnership between the Friends of Bilbrook, Groundwork West Midlands, South Staffordshire Council and the Wild Trout Trust, volunteers from Bilbrook … Read more
