We are pleased to share a short new video showcasing the beauty of Bewl Water and highlighting some of the issues currently facing this special landscape. Featuring stunning footage of the reservoir, surrounding countryside and wildlife habitats, the video explores why so many local residents value Bewl Water and why Friends of Bewl Water continues…
Bewl Water is a much‑loved part of the local landscape, valued for its tranquillity and role within the High Weald. It is also an important place for birds and wildlife and a valued destination for daytime sport and recreation. The Friends of Bewl Water is a voluntary group dedicated to protecting and enhancing this special…
We are very grateful to Cllr Antony Harris and Goudhurst Parish Council for highlighting Bewl Water in their recent parish magazine. It is also very encouraging to see neighbouring parishes working closely together, with Goudhurst now working alongside Wadhurst, Ticehurst and Lamberhurst and also represented within the Friends of Bewl Water group, reflecting a growing…
We’re very pleased to share that the Mariners of Bewl are hosting two inclusive sailing taster sessions this summer, with a particular focus on welcoming people with physical disabilities to try dinghy sailing in a supportive environment. These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to: Experience sailing at Bewl Water in a friendly and inclusive setting…
Friends of Bewl Water is sharing the public webcast and transcript of the Wealden District Council Scrutiny Committee meeting at which South East Water was questioned by councillors about water supply resilience, infrastructure investment and environmental impacts. The discussion is directly relevant to Bewl Water as a major surface reservoir with important community, recreational and…
Thank you to everyone who came along to Save Our Bewl – an Olympian Effort on Sunday. We were incredibly encouraged by the turnout, the sunshine, and the positive atmosphere — and by the opportunity to stand alongside inspiring sporting heroes Emily Craig and Georgie Grant, as well as water users and supporters who care…
Help us keep you in the loop We’ve discovered that some emails on our circulation list are bouncing back. If you’d like to stay updated about the real Friends of Bewl Water, please email us at: save@friendsofbewl.co.uk We’ll make sure you’re included in future updates. Thank you for your support
We might have won a battle but the fight is definitely raging on. In a few days time a planning inspector will make an irrevocable decision as to whether Bewl Water’s sports facilities are turned into holiday flats. Come meet some sporting heroes (Olympic Gold Medallists included) who support our cause and show our combined…
This is a critical moment for Bewl Water – and we need your help now. A developer is attempting to overturn the unanimous 9–0 decision of Wealden District Council and force through plans to convert the water sports clubhouse at Bewl Water into 11 holiday lets. If this appeal succeeds, the damage to wildlife, water…
Wealden District Councillors were sent the following by FoBW before the planning meeting on 26th February. Dear Councillor Please refuse this planning application The decision Wealden District Council makes on Thursday will determine their attitude to recreational facilities, critical ecological centres and will affect thousands of residents. I attach a number of documents. Collectively they’re…