Water Testing
Next AQuA blitz weekend coming up!
FGVW is taking part in the AQuA project's quarterly blitz training across Yorkshire. The next blitz weekend is 21st to 24th November 2026 — get in touch if you'd like to help.
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Updates from FGVW — conservation work, water monitoring, community events, and more.
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Water Testing
Sign our petition: Stop water pollution from misconnections in Gledhow Valley
FGVW has launched a petition calling for action to stop water pollution caused by misconnections in the Gledhow Valley catchment. Please add your signature.
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Green Fair
Gledhow Valley Green Fair returns on 12 July 2026
The annual Gledhow Valley Green Fair will take place on Sunday 12 July 2026, 11am–4pm, on Gledhow Valley Road (car-free for the day). Free entry — all welcome.
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General
New zebra crossing links Gledhow Valley Woods trail to Chapel Allerton Park
A new zebra crossing near the junction with Allerton Grange Way improves pedestrian safety and connectivity between the woodland trail and Chapel Allerton Park.
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Projects
£50,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for Gledhow Lake restoration
FGVW receives major grant to restore Gledhow Lake — removing silt, reinforcing paths, and improving biodiversity in the medieval lake beside Gledhow Valley Road.
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