First dry day of the year (at least it feels that way) - and it was even sunny!

We got to work cutting and scything the bramble risings at the entrance to the orchard. These were then raked and cleared into the surrounding borders, keeping the space accessible and encouraging wildflower growth.

A diverse range of conversation topics covered "Zoology - is it just remembering a list of animals?", "Should your barber also be your surgeon?" and "Anatomical enhancement for the purpose of ski jumping".

We finished with Orchard apple juice, listened to nesting Ravens and watched a robin enjoy our newly exposed orchard pantry.

A short video of our morning

No big green super beings today ( see slightly tenuous report title) but there was the continuation of cutting the large amount of brambles away from the path to get on with.

After a while we turned our attention to moving the humongous amount of junk up to a collection point further up the steps. It is incredible what people leave! From a bar stool to the top of a lamppost… anyway after an hour or so we called time and after the traditional chocolate biscuit (I went Twix) we headed off to the next task.

Until next time…

Continuing the good work from last week, dead hedges were made, areas cleared of weeds and wood, and general tidying done. Lots done but lots still to do on a future visit.

Good to see a new project take shape and see the difference a big group of volunteers can make. Picture of dead hedge/screening made for befuddlement purposes. And the carpet of crocuses/croccii looking amazing

Until next time…