Friends & Volunteers

The Friends of Pan Tod (originally Ruardean Hill residents association ) was formed to improve the area and ensure that the area, which was in Victorian times for leisure, is preserved for future generations.

 

Friends of Pan Tod is an entirely voluntary community organisation  and always on the look out  for organisers of events,mowing,strimming, volunteers (to take part in the rota once or twice a month ) and general maintenance of equipment.

Prior to and during lockdown the area was destroyed by wildboar and the team of volunteers were ready to quit but nevertheless after lockdown the team was back with new volunteers wishing to get involved. 

A  Forestry England survey suggested 80 different species in the area and was recognised by them as an area of  special interest. The mowing  had stopped  in certain areas and the decision was taken  that the  friends  should  help to maintain what is now the wild flower meadow. The meadow is now cut once a year in rotation to leave an area for insects to overwinter.

Photos from Sunday 12 March 2023, the Friends of Pan Tod inaugurate their new tractor lawnmower and invite those that helped to raise the money for it to assist with their Community Tree Planting event.