Friends of Brislington Brook

15/09/2026

06/09/2026

Volunteers arrived earlier this week to discover foam on the water and "an intense chemical smell" 🔗➡ https://bbc.in/3Sv7qzN

05/09/2026

We continue to be devastated by the loss of life in Brislington Brook after a serious pollution incident Tuesday. Dedicated members of our volunteer group have called and written to and to try and find out what exactly killed our river life and what there is to be done about it. We are awaiting responses and hope to have some answers soon. Local media like and are also reporting on the ongoing issue.

This Sunday Sept 6th we are still holding our monthly volunteer session to prepare ground for tree planting.

It’s a positive step we can take while we come to terms with the sadness in the brook. Please join us to show your support of our shared and precious local green haven.

Sign up using the eventbright link or just turn up ready and willing at the Hill Lawn entrance to Nightingale Valley.

05/09/2026

The story continues to develop…

03/09/2026

🚨Public Service Announcement:

Along with foam there seems to be a concerning amount of dead animals visible in the brook today. Eels, small fish and a birds. Not a good sign. Please keep clear of the water with your dogs and little ones. 😢
The trails and banks seem ok still. 🚨

The EA has been contacted and Wessex Water have announced they believe this to be related to the fire on Emery Road on Tuesday.

We don’t know more yet. But it’s obviously very sad and worrying.

02/09/2026

Hello Friends!
We have had several reports from St Anne’s woods of fouls smells and foam from Brislington Brook. The status of the brook in Nightengale Valley is yet to be checked but is likely similar. We won’t yet know if this is sewage or something else but please take care with kids and dogs in the water. We will keep an eye on the situation and share if we find anything out.

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Also, if you ever detect foul smells or sewage in the brook, please report to the Environmental Agency and/or to Wessex Water.

EA Hotline 0800 80 70 60 (open 24 hours a day)
Wessex Water: 03345 600 4 600

01/09/2026

And that’s it for summer folks! September is here and with it a host of new opportunities to get involved with our friendly and active group:
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FoBB-Planning meeting 7-9:00 pm
on Wednesday 2nd September at The Langton. Anyone keen to get involved or find out more about what's going on is always welcome to join us.
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Community Allotment Work Party-
10am 5th September, The Rock Alloments Entrance.
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Work party- 10am-11:30 on SUNDAY 6th September Meeting at Hill Lawn, BS4 4PH for Nightingale Valley. We will be preparing the ground for native tree planting.
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River & Brook Stakeholder Drop In
6:30 to 8:30pm
Friday 18 September
St Anne’s House

Hope to see you at one or more of these events!
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