About QACA

QACA is a small organisation consisting of Members and supporters dedicated to saving the remaining public open spaces around the Quedgeley area.

The History

QACA was started in the late eighties, when the extensive development along Severnvale Drive was beginning. Quedgeley House was demolished in 1980 and QACA members saved its gardens, which is now Quedgeley Nature Reserve, adopted and maintained by Gloucester City Council.

Latest News

Help save the Clearwater drive site from development.

The local authorities want to build 30 houses on the site, once they have adopted the land in March.

QACA and the Parish Council want to stop this development, but we need your help!

If you have used the area for any recreational purpose over the past 20 years, please contact  us.

By filling in a simple questionnaire you could help save this site.

The Moat, situated behind Scholars walk off School Lane, is a listed Ancient Monument. Recently work has begun to restore a running water supply from the adjacent stream. This has now been completed. The next stage is to clear the reedmace and rotting vegetation both in the water

and on the island (subject to Ancient monuments approval). The island has been flailed clean to remove scrub. The flailed material has been removed from the site to an approved recycle centre. To prevent re-growth the area will be treated with an environment agency approved agent. This will be repeated in April, June and September 2009.

The rotting vegetation below the water level may cause some concern as it will be removed and left to de-water on site for approximately 4 days. The City Council has written to all residents within the area explaining, what is proposed and apologise in advance for any noise or smell that may occur during the works period.

Finally during late Spring/early Summer the area where the work has been completed will be landscaped.

At present the area still belongs to Bloor Homes, once this remedial work has been completed, hopefully the land will be adopted by Gloucester City Council.

We at QACA have campaigned tirelessly to achieve this work to save the Moat which dates back to 1500.

Originally the Moat was constructed to enable a water supply to Woolstrop Manor, and then later to Quedgeley House. In the early 1950’s Quedgeley had its own fishing club at the Moat. And, even rowing boats were seen on it. Lets hope we can restore it to those glory days.

QACA replacement £1 coins for sale.

Ever needed a £1 coin for a shopping trolley or locker?

We have a number of these coins on a stylish key ring so you will never be without one again.

They cost £1.50 including p&p.

Please use the contact page to order

Clearwater Drive is a Natural wetland area with a diversity of wildlife, including great crested newts.

With all the development within Quedgeley, why should this open space  be allowed to disappear? It is used daily by joggers, children, dog walkers, and walkers. Help us to save it. Sign our online Petition.

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Through the dedication of  its Committee, both past and present , QACA have now become a recognised organisation with strong links with local organisations, the  Parish Council and Police.

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Helping to preserve the last remaining open spaces in Quedgeley

In Memorial

This web site is dedicated to the memory of Jeff  Morgan. Born 27/03/1936 in Gloucester. Sadly passed away on 26/04/2009 after a short illness. A founder member of QACA, an inspiration to all who knew him. Husband to Hanna and father.

Quedgeley owes a huge debt to Jeff . What he saw happening to Quedgeley and his actions, saved Quedgeley from being a development with no open spaces.

Forever in his debt. Rest in Peace