Once again yesterday's session saw us in the ‘Glade’, or the Old Quarry as it has been suggested that the whole area from the pond down through the Glade may have been a quarry with the stone used for the Church and other buildings locally,
Working our way back towards the pond saw challenges from the steep embankment and ‘Chainsaw Al’ once again working with ropes and harness.
Bob continued to manufacture more posts and rails and repaired the church fence which has started to suffer.
We are really lucky to have Bob’s skills in fencing and woodland management, and its worth noting that all fences of late have been repaired or replaced using materials from the woods, a full cycle of use and very environmentally friendly.
Recent working parties have seen a lunchtime gathering with Chilli and Jacket spuds cooked on a fire in the woods, accompanied by a small libation courtesy of Kevin (thanks Kev), and just the 1 mind you!
As we now work back towards the pond we will be clearing both sides of the main ride to meet up with the are we started a few ‘months ago’.
Notably we have significant Oak sapling growth in the woods this spring, with the oaks outnumbering the Bluebells.
We would always love new members to the working parties, why not join us? A day in the woods takes all the usual stresses away and is so rewarding.
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