Work Party, 25/06/23
Under very warm conditions (thankfully not too bad under the canopy), 9 of us set off with the main task of clearing the paths, which in places were suffering from…
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Work Party, 28/05/23
This was a relatively small work party by recent standards, but there is less to do at this time of the year. 7 of us, including newcomer Ben, enjoyed decent conditions while we…
Work party, 26/3/23
Cloudy but comfortable weather, along with a singing Mistle Thrush perched high over the northern edge of the wood, greeted our 12 volunteers today. We have planted a considerable amount…
Work Party, 26/2/23
13 volunteers today enjoyed some decent weather, with shelter from the north-easterly. We were pleased to welcome newcomers Oliver, Matthew and Cameron. Continuing where we left off at the February…
Work Party, 22/1/23
This was certainly the coldest work party for a long time – freezing at the start, somewhat slippery up the hill, and only a few degrees above zero when we…
Work party, 11/12/22
9 brave souls ventured up the hill today in near-freezing temperatures, with light snow at the start and heavy mist when we returned. We coppiced some Wych Elm in the…
Work Party 27/11/22
Another good turnout of 15 volunteers today, enjoying nice weather. The main task was the planting of 120 whips (Crab Apple, Dog Rose, Dogwood, Hazel and Hawthorn) kindly donated by…
Work Party 6/11/22
Today’s work party was a replacement for the October work party, cancelled because of foul weather, but despite relatively short notice we had an excellent turn-out of 16 volunteers. On…
Work Party 24/9/22
John Elwell reports on Sunday’s work party: “This was the first work party following our summer break, and what a fantastic turnout! No fewer than 20 volunteers, including a good…
Work Party 25/7/22
A successful work party of 7 volunteers on Sunday in pleasant, if hot for the work involved, conditions. John and Richard sprayed several sycamores and maples for removal in the…
