River Journey: The Bristol Frome

'River Journey: The Bristol Frome' is a podcast series flowing with conversations about the river. I’m Christina Wheeler and I’ll be following the river on its 20 mile journey from the source, near Tormarton, to the mouth where it reaches the River Avon in the centre of Bristol. I'll be meeting up with people along the way. We'll be talking about wildlife and climate change, flooding and fishes. We’ll hear stories from the past and present and find out how the river has inspired and influenced our lives, and how we have influenced the life of the river.

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River Journey: The Bristol Frome

Walk 2 - Yate to Algars Manor

March 01, 2022 • Christina Wheeler

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