Help us maintain the Wilding Waterhall Local Nature Reserve on the Northern edge of Brighton. We'll be doing some 'rough gardening' - depending on the progress of constructing our new dew pond we might be ready to build a hibernaculum for amphibians and reptiles next to the new pond. If not, we will continue with our work to create more glades in our Hawthorn woodland. Meet at 10.00 a.m. at Waterhall Clubhouse (directions below). If you intend to come, please book a slot via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-of-waterhall-volunteering-session-saturday-07-nov-2026-tickets-2003362141093?aff=oddtdtcreator Please bring sturdy footwear and wear clothing appropriate for "rough gardening". I'll provide gloves, tools and light refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits). Do bring some lunch if you would like something more substantial. We'll finish by 14.00 but there's no obligation to stay longer than you want to! If the weather forecast is looking particularly dire, please check your e-mail or our Facebook page for updates before setting-out. Directions to Waterhall Local Nature Reserve: By car: To find us, use “Wilding Waterhall” or “BN1 8AX” for your sat.nav. We’re just off Saddlescombe Road to the north of Hove. From the A27 exit at Hove, take the Saddlescombe Road north towards Devil’s Dyke. After a short distance take the right hand fork and we’re first on the right at the brow of the Hill (Waterhall Local Nature Reserve). We’ll open the barrier for you – there is a free car park for those attending events/activities. By bus: No. 77 to Devils Dyke. Every day during the summer months ONLY (from late June until beginning of Sep). Outside of this time this bus only runs on Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays. Ask the bus driver to drop you at Dyke Approach. Waterhall is to your right as the bus travels. When you get off, take the short path to Saddlescombe Road, cross the road & go through the gate into the field (usually containing ponies). Turn left and walk along the top of the field to the driveway which will take you down to the Waterhall clubhouse. No. 27 to Green Ridge. Get off at the windmill on Green Ridge, then follow the walking instructions below. Walking or by bike (safe route, avoiding the busy roundabouts where Dyke Road meets the A27): Find you way to Dyke Road. Head north (up hill) to the Hilltop Café (just before the big roundabout at the A27). Cut across the field (called Green Ridge) behind the café to the windmill. Go through the gate in the hedge on the left just before you reach the windmill. Cross the road (Mill Road) and take the path opposite. Go down the hill (it is steep so you may want to push your bike), over the footbridge which crosses the A27 and continue down the path to the track at the bottom of the hill. Turn left, go past the rugby club (which is on your right), through the gate & up the bridleway to Waterhall clubhouse (You’ll need to push your bike up the bridleway – or alternatively lock it up at the rugby club and pick it up on the way home). What3Words (Clubhouse): ///lined.future.orchestra.

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