Friends of Oakhill Goole would like to say a huge thank you to the Siemens E&S Champions who recently volunteered their time to help improve Oakhill Nature Reserve. The team spent the day clearing and maintaining the paths around the … Read More
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School pupils help promote cleaner Oakhill Nature Reserve
Oakhill Nature Reserve recently teamed up with the Goole District Lions to hold a school painting competition aimed at encouraging visitors to help keep the reserve free from litter. Pupils from Boothferry Primary School and Kingsway Primary School were invited … Read More
Siemens Mobility Donates £4000 to Friends of Oakhill
Friends of Oakhill Goole would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Siemens Mobility for its generous donation of £4,000 in support of Oakhill Nature Reserve. This fantastic contribution will help us continue our work protecting and enhancing one … Read More
Oakhill Nature Reserve monthly meet-up
Join us at Oakhill Nature Reserve in Goole for our regular monthly meet-ups! Whether you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors, learn more about the local wildlife, or lend a hand in keeping the reserve thriving, everyone is welcome. For more … Read More
Oakhill Nature Reserve Update: Tommy Pudding Newt Restored
We’re pleased to share that repairs to the Tommy Pudding newt sculpture were successfully completed yesterday at Oakhill Nature Reserve. Following earlier damage, where several tiles had come loose or gone missing, the sculpture has now been carefully restored using … Read More
Introducing Mike, our new Countryside Officer
Hi, I’m Mike! I work as a Countryside Access Officer, where I have the privilege of caring for local nature reserves and supporting community groups. My role is centred on protecting and enhancing these natural spaces so they can be … Read More
Humberside Fire and Rescue
Trustees of FOOH met with Lisa Whitton, Prevention Officer at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service. Water safety was discussed at the Raise building with a view to introducing new safety equipment at the Brick Ponds and Oakhill Pond.
Goole 200 Filming
Fly Girl Films attended the site this month to take footage of the reserve. The material will hopefully be used in a short film documenting Goole. As a part of Goole’s bicentenary the film has been commissioned to celebrate the … Read More
Our Tommy Pudding
You may have noticed that the Tommy Pudding newt has suffered some damage. Several tiles are missing and without attention the damaged patches will only get worse. Ben Greenwood, the artist of the sculpture, has generously provided a pack of … Read More
Carol Fenton
It’s with a heavy heart that we need to announce the passing of our dear friend and members’ representative Carol Fenton. For years she has championed Oakhill and lobbied for greater access for all, which in the last few years … Read More