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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocated on the urban fringe of Gloucester, this project aims to transform the engagement local communities have with the Hill and build, diversify and deepen connections to the city\u2019s largest public green space over the next two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focusing on the nearby wards of Barton and Tredworth, Matson, Tuffley, Podsmead, Robinswood and White City, the wildlife trust hopes to reach some of the county\u2019s most diverse and underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Owned by Gloucester City Council and managed in partnership with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Robinswood Hill is a 100 hectare Country Park rising to 198m above sea level, with waymarked walks offering extensive views across the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds. As well as a play area, newly refurbished caf\u00e9 and visitor hub run by the trust, the Hill is also home to woodland, grassland and ponds teeming with wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicola Simpson, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust\u2019s Engagement Manager, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBuilding on the strong relationships we\u2019ve developed with local communities over the past seven years, Return to the Hill marks the next phase of this journey, celebrating such a unique part of Gloucester\u2019s natural heritage. We believe that everyone should have access to nature and want to help people connect with the wildlife on their doorstep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project\u2019s aims include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Increasing diversity <\/strong>\u2013 promoting inclusion, celebrating cultural diversity and bringing people together through food and festival. This will include caf\u00e9 takeovers, cultural events in partnership with local community organisations, and recruiting volunteers to champion diversity at the Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Improving accessibility <\/strong>– enabling those with limited mobility to explore the Hill in new ways and helping everyone have access to nature. There will be Tramper hire available for those who can\u2019t walk too far, with accessible waymarked routes tested out by the Star College and Countryside Mobility. All-weather explorer backpacks and welly hire will also be offered, as well as developing pushchair-friendly routes with Barnardos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Celebrating the story of the Hill<\/strong> \u2013 documenting stories from local communities about their memories of Robinswood Hill and what makes it special to them as part of a permanent exhibition at Robinswood Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An \u00a384,700 grant has been provided by The National Heritage Lottery Fund, in addition to further funding from Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and Gloucester City Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To find out more about the project visit: www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk\/engagement-opportunities-current-projects <\/a>or join the \u201cReturn to the Hill\u201d group on Facebook.<\/a> Jenny Griffiths,\u00a0\u00a0Gloucester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note from Ceri.., I’m really looking forward to trying out the Tramper, the all-terrain mobility scooter! A Tramper, lovely scenery, good coffee shop. 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You can submit your memories to the Hilll’s Virtual Memories Board <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n