River Journey: The Bristol Frome

Walk 2 - Yate to Algars Manor

March 01, 2022 Christina Wheeler
River Journey: The Bristol Frome
Walk 2 - Yate to Algars Manor
Show Notes

This  stretch of  river journey is from  Yate to Algars Manor, near Iron Acton.
Along the way, Christina  meets up with people who are passionate about the river:  Peter Coombes, who is committed to leaving the Frome in a better state for future generations,  Peter volunteers with Storm Water Shepherds and Bristol Avon River Trust (BART); Lucy Newton  finds great solace and inspiration from spending time near the river;  Jody Armitage is a Fisheries Officer at the Environment Agency, her work involves increasing fish stocks in the upper reaches of the river; and  Sonya Grub shares stories of her childhood spent  around the river which winds its way through her childhood garden at Algars Manor.

Storm Water Shepherds
Bristol Avon River Trust
National Gardens Scheme - Algars Manor