Sunday 20th September work party update

In the morning we made our way down from the visitors' centre to the 'cow pond', litter picking all the way. The usual crisp packets, drinks cans and bottles. Strangely we didn't find them very heavy so cannot understand what's so difficult about people taking them home with them, or at least putting them in a litter bin ! We then litter picked around the pond which wasn't too bad this time. The 'anglers' are still leaving rubbish and fishing line, which as well as being unsightly can also pose a risk to wildlife. All together we collected about 4 bags full, plus a large plastic groundsheet.

We spent the afternoon cutting the oak saplings, to the south of the visitors' centre, to ground level

as these are not wanted there and it will make it easier for the council parks team to cut the grass.

Next work Day - possible change

Lois and Bill will NOT be able to make it on Sunday 13th September due to other committments. We will however be available for the following Sunday - 20th September. You can carry on without us on 13th or join us on 20th, or both ! If anyone wants to do the 13th we will ensure that keys are at the visitors' centre. Please let us know (suggest you ring on 01708 704619 or email on billamos@ntlworld.com as Lois is having problems with her email at present).

Thanks

Bill

Next Work Day - September 13th

August 9th work Day - Update

Yet another fine sunny day. This sunday we finished clearing the path that we opened up a couple of years ago that comes out between the lake (or cow pond as it is also known) and Lower Bedfords Road. We also did a litter pick around the cow pond. There wasn't too much litter this time - just one bag full. One of our group also retrieved a 'lifebuoy' from the lake and put it back in it's holder. I wonder how long it will be there for ?

After lunch we did a bit of tidying up along the footpath in Larch Wood between marker posts 4 and 6. As well as some cutting back we replaced some of the logs marking out the path as some had become overgrown and some had been moved from their orginal position. This footpath is clearly marked on the new 'Trail Guide' which is on sale in the Visitors' Centre for 75 pence.

Whilst working in Larch Wood we heard the usual motorbikes roaring around to the south of us. We didn't see them though.

Apart from the bikes in the afternoon, it was a very nice day in the park and we were extremely pleased to see some large groups of families having picnics.

Some future dates for your diary

Thursday 24th September 2009 - our next bi monthly meeting in the Town Hall @ 7.30 pm.

Thursday 22nd October 2009 - our AGM, also @ 7.30 pm.

August Work Day

Our next work day is on August 9th. Meet as usual at the visitors' centre for a 10 am start.

Bi monthly meeting at the Town Hall

Our next meeting is on Thursday 16th July at 7.30 pm. All are wellcome.