Working party 20th October - thanks from John

Hello All

 

Thank you one and all.  Yesterday was an encouraging turn-out and a fine display of British pluck in the face of all that the weather gods could throw.     

I had serious anxieties about how we would manage another winter like the last one, or indeed any winter at all.  But with the sudden appearance of three new volunteers and such enthusiasm from all of you, it seems our fortunes have turned.  We must now work hard to get nicely ahead before a well-earned break through December, Christmas and the New Year.  The next session is Sunday 3rd November.  I know you can’t wait.

 

Thanks again

Kind regards

John

Bullrush clearance at the Pit

Today was the day allotted to thinning out the bullrushes at the Pit, to prevent them from choking the pond. Despite a dreadful weather forecast, five hardy souls turned out, and were rewarded with two hours free of rain, during which time the job was accomplished.

As can be seen, it was even enjoyable!

Here's what the Pit looked like from the road before we started

And this is how we left it

Working party 6th October 2013 - thanks for the turnout of volunteers

Hello All

What an encouraging start to the season we had this morning thanks to all of you.  With several apologies in the bag, I was expecting to have to make the best of a small turn-out but the opposite happened and we achieved a lot.  All in all a great start thank you everyone.  Reacting to popular demand, all working parties (except special ones) will be on Sundays starting from 10:00am to 12 noon, with a coffee break which is growing more and more elaborate – wet wipes today, what next?

Regards from John