15 Volunteers assembled at the Reserve at 10 o'clock on Saturday in response to a "call to arms" by Angie and Karen, the work party organisers. On the agenda that morning: cutting back brambles & blackthorn along the paths, building another dead hedge by the stream, strimming the potential wildflower meadow area in front of the noticeboard and generally having a very good tidy up of the leftover timber, slates, chippings etc. near the new boardwalk. Ian and Peter were working on the boardwalk, of course, and the foundations for the final ramp are taking shape nicely. A few more plants and large stones were added to the dragonfly pond which has quickly become an interesting new feature on the reserve. I was very pleased to catch sight of a blackbird drinking from this pool during the morning and also a Robin perched on the nearby dead hedge - always good to see the wildlife using the facilities provided!
Here are a few photos to give a flavour of the work party:
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D.I.Y. chippings from slates
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cutting back along the paths
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the Blackkthorn marches forward, given half a chance
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strimming the mini meadow
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transferring chipping to the barrow
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sawing branches for stakes in the dead hedge
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wonderful team work!
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good to straighten up the back occasionally!
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then back to wielding that hammer
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making a firm foundation for the final ramp
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After all that effort and hard work some refreshment was necessary! Many thanks to all those who provided cakes and chocolates.
Then it was back to work for a spell before heading home for lunch. Thank you everyone for your hard work today and Karen and Angie for organising the work party so well.
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