Petanque Flower Beds
After reporting the state of the boundary boards around the flower beds by Pebbles cafe we are pleased to report that GBC are in the process of replacing them. The Friends have maintained these beds for many years so it will be nice to see them looking good for summer. Thank you GBC.
Litter Picks
The next litter pick will be on Saturday 18th April. Date for June TBA, 5th September and 7th November.
Walking Dog Show
On Saturday 18 July we are holding a Walking Dog Show and you could be a winner in one of the six classes:- Cutest Puppy (under 12 months) Most Handsome Boy Prettiest Girl Golden Oldie (over 8) Most Appealing Eyes Best Child Handler. Just call in to our Gazebo located next to the children’s playground on the promenade between 10 am and 4 pm, have your friend’s photo taken and leave your contact details to hear if they’ve won a prize in their class. Entry free for all FOSB members and tell your friends who are not members of FOSB yet. Because they can enter and join FOSB at a reduced year’s subscription of £3!!
Winter Storms
As a result of the two recent storms, sadly the promenade at the east end of the Alverbank west carpark has been severely damaged. It has been reported to the relevant authorities.
Petanque
We have been relatively lucky in escaping the wet and miserable weather during our pétanque sessions and haven’t needed to cancel many sessions. Our thanks to Mike and Graham for ensuring the pitch is nicely graded and up to scratch every week! A reminder that we meet every Wednesday at 11.00am usually for an hour, plenty of friendly rivalry and lots of fresh air! So come along and bring a friend!
Browndown Access for March 2026
No.2 Battery/Diving Museum
The work being carried out by the Historical Diving Society to repair the Battery is almost completed and now the work to redevelop the Diving Museum has commenced. A ‘soft opening’ is planned for Good Friday, April 2026 if delays can be kept to a minimum.
Benches
We have reported a number of broken benches along the promenade which are dangerous for the public to use. We have now received confirmation from GBC that they are attempting to contact the families connected to these benches to see what they would like to have done with them, if appropriate, replaced or removed. The family plaques on some benches have been removed and stored for safe keeping and families informed.
