Welcome to Friends of the Avon New Cut

Friends of the Avon New Cut (commonly known as FrANC) was formed in 2006 when a group of local people got together to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the Avon New Cut – a man-made tidal waterway. FrANC has a membership of over 200 people who share a keen interest in helping the natural environment of the Avon New Cut to thrive, so locals and visitors can enjoy this green corridor in the heart of Bristol.

What's On

Community Gardening Group at Butterfly JunctionRepeating Event

Do join us for open air gardening and conversation at Butterfly Junction every first Saturday of every month

Sat 07 Jun 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Litter picking winter 2025/26 seasonRepeating Event

Please join us on the second Saturday of the month from October 2025 to March 2026 for litter picking along the banks of the New Cut

Sat 11 Oct 2025

9:50 am - 12:00 pm

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Latest News

Partial York Road closure to switch from 6th April

A section of York Road between St Luke’s Road towards Bath Bridges will close from 6th April until June. The previously closed section (from St Luke’s Road towards Whitehouse Street) will re-open.

26/03/2025

Western Harbour Masterplan Consultation

FrANC’s response to the latest Western Harbour masterplan consultation.

09/03/2025

Bumper litter picking session

We were delighted to have our biggest turnout of volunteers for several years last Saturday, helping clear litter from the banks of the New Cut.

21/01/2025