The
forecast for tomorrow is dry so the work party is going ahead.
Unfortunately it will also be cold, not ideal weather for pond
maintenance but we can't do it in the spring or summer because of
disturbance to nesting birds. Please wrap up warm, and remember the tip
about wearing those thin surgical gloves under the waterproof ones or
even some woolly ones if you think they will fit. Hot drinks available
throughout the morning if needed, not just half time.
I
may need an understudy for my husband, Richard, who has been having
shoulder problems this week. He hopes to be OK by tomorrow but if anyone
has size 42 feet (quite small) then the waders will be available for
working on the iris if Richard is forced to give up. Unfortunately they
are too big for me - I tried them once in our own pond but had to give
up.
Please see my previous Email / Blog post for what we are doing and what tools are required.
If
helping with pond maintenance is not your thing then please consider
coming along to make a start on brambles and transplanting some self
sown willows which are growing in the wrong place. Again, please see my
previous email to remind yourselves about what is required.
Hope to see some of you there.
Best wishes and thanks in anticipation,
Sheila
