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

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 08 Nov 2025
9:50 am - 12:00 pm

Annual General Meeting and social

FrANC's 2025 AGM will be on 23rd November at 2pm in the Education Room at Underfall Yard, followed by refreshments in the Underfall Café.
Sun 23 Nov 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Latest News

A team effort

FrANC’s Bedminster Bridge interpretation board is reinstalled after 18 months with the help of several members.

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Join FrANC

Membership of FrANC is free of charge and open to all – just sign up to our mailing list using the form below.

You will then receive occasional emails inviting you to events or updating you on our activities.

If you have any questions about membership of FrANC, you can contact our Membership Secretary via email:  contact@franc.org.uk

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