Save South Purdown

Nature conservation area and important wildlife corridor

Proposed development This map shows

proposed development of South Purdown

Steep inclines make this site inaccessible for people with a physical disability and

Difficult for emergency vehicles to access

Bristol’s Parks and Green Space Strategy

Natural green space is most valued by the community Distance standard – the area is within an 18 minute walk Lockleaze and Horfield neighbourhoods are underserved by this type of green space

Running, walking, football, rounders and other sportsPicnics and community gatheringsWildlife observation and educationPhotography and artHistoric landscape studyYoga, meditation and mental health

We value South PurdownAsset of community value (2015)

Purdown picnics, summer 2015Open space enjoyed by all

Purdown picnics Over 50 families

joined the picnic, rain or shine

Children played informal games

A large tree provided shade and shelter

Community events like this bring people together

Local school children

Glenfrome primary school children enjoy picnics and outdoor team activities

Glenfrome is a green flag school. Children lead the school’s eco-committee

Purdown Pursuit 10k race 2015Open space used for sports by many groups

Sporting community Organised by the

Town and Country Harriers in 2014 and 2015

100 people in 16 running clubs across Bristol Gloucester and Somerset participated

Race covered Purdown and Stoke Park

Wildlife walks with Steve EnglandWildlife discovery and education

Wildflower meadow home to protected species on Purdown Seven species of

bees Slow worms Song thrush Bats

Community engagementPhotography exhibition at Eastville Library

Community engagementLitter pick several times a year

Historic interest 1425 part of the

Heath House estate

Farmed by the Cotterell Dormer family until 1930s

Bristol City Council owned from 1938 as a public open space

Historic interestMüller orphanage - the annual outing

Purdown, late 1800sMüller orphans enjoy tea on Purdown

Save South PurdownFor future generations