Author: hobmoorfriends

Local photographer John Johnstone of Red Shutter Photography has been taking some stunning photos this past summer on Hob Moor. He has kindly sent us a number of shots to enjoy. Here’s a sample. (Clicking or tapping a photo in the gallery will enlarge it.)  

Update on story below: On Monday morning Pat Walker, site manager, organised 6 of his builders to clear the rubble and put a protective fence around the tree. Thanks to all who were considering helping, but the work is done! The tree on the boundary of the Hob Stone Development that has builder’s rubble at… Continue reading Working To Save Moor Tree

From Stephanie, Chairperson of FOHM: “While walking across the middle of the Moor this afternoon I saw 3 Skylarks ascend from the Moor to the sky singing.”

Sadly, we have to report this development in the buffer zone between the Hob Stone Housing and the Moor itself. Caustic builder’s rubble has been dumped against this tree which will kill it if left.

Members and the public are warmly invited to the Friends of Hob Moor AGM at the West Thorpe Methodist Church meeting room on the 12th Oct at 7.30pm. Papers have gone out to members so keep an eye on email/post. There are vacancies on the committee, and anyone who is interested in joining should contact Stephanie… Continue reading Open Invitation to AGM

Please click here for the FOHM Autumn Newsletter.

The next event organised by Friends of Hob Moor is the bat walk on the 20th August starting at 8.30 pm with Clair Merrifield. Meeting at the Hob Stone on Little Hob Moor. To book your place call 07873 524239 or email Clair.suddaby@gmail.com

Thanks to the 3 people who participated in litter picking on Hob Moor, and also thanks to people who go on their own and collect litter. Very grateful. The Moor is certainly looking better for it and the cattle protected from numerous plastic bottles and cans. The next litter pick on the 27th at 7pm… Continue reading Litter Picking On The Moor

New Sign: A new Hob Moor Information Sign has been erected at the Lidl entrance to the Moor. Collaboration between Friends’ secretary, Michael Thornton and Lidl management has filled the gap left due to construction of the Lidl store. New Bench: Thanks to a ward grant, Friends of Hob Moor have installed a new bench on… Continue reading New Sign, New Bench and Litter Picks

Friends of Hob Moor are pleased to announce that Tony Fairburn has agreed to lead a butterfly walk on Hob Moor on August 7 at 2pm. Meeting place is the Hob Moor Drive entrance. Tony will provide guides and materials for participants. The walk is free and open to the public, but bookings are needed.… Continue reading Butterfly Walk On The Moor