Ledbury Guides visited Loxter Ashbed Quarry at the end of June. It was a sunny evening and we had several lively discussions. We tried to get an idea of how old the rocks were: if a pace represented a year … Continue reading →
We were happy to welcome Wellington Heath Gardening Club to the quarry at the start of June. While several members have been regular visitors since the start of the project, it was new to others and some did not even … Continue reading →
Upton Cubs visited the quarry following a week of wet, rainy weather but we were lucky that the day itself was dry. We met up in the Farmers Arms car park (our thanks to Hannah and team). This gave the … Continue reading →
The Newbury Geology Group visited the quarry on a damp April day. Luckily for all, the rain held off so we were able to spend some time exploring the quarry and discussing the geology of the quarry and the local … Continue reading →
We have reviewed and updated the risk assessment for groups visiting the quarry. This is in light of the elapsed time since the last review. Recent work has improved safety at the quarry – particularly the replacement of the steps … Continue reading →
After a few fallow years, which we blame on house building, COVID and other distractions, the Loxter Ashbed Quarry champions are back in action. We had a stand at the village newcomers event before Christmas and have some new volunteers … Continue reading →
The updated Risk Assessment for maintenance work at the quarry can be found here: Risk Assessment – Loxter Ashbed (Maintenance) 2023
Continue reading →When we adopted Loxter Ashbed Quarry back in 2011, the Champions Project funded the installation of a set of steps to provide a safe access to the quarry from the road. The following year we added the rail and refuge … Continue reading →
On 26th March we had a visit from about 20 members of the Malvern U3A Geology group. They had braved the forecast of imminent rain and walked up from Colwall, taking in the views from Oyster Hill on the way. … Continue reading →
Forty three members of the Friends of Sedgwick Museum included Loxter Ashbed Quarry in their three day field excursion from Cambridge at the start of October. Although the weather had not been kind for much of the day, the rain … Continue reading →
