Today we had a little under 20 people turn out. Good to see some old faces returning as well as the regulars.

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Today was organised and worked really well. We split into smaller groups and cleared the glades between the meeting point and the Victorian bridge. These glades, or clearings, are so important for the wild flowers. Sunlight will encourage them to grow and they will attract insects and butterflies, which will then attract a whole host of other wildlife such as birds and the like. I really feel that we made some tangible difference on the last couple of workdays.

lots of sunshine on the greenway after making a clearing

another cleared area almost finished

clearing around the bridge to make a feature of it - plenty to do but nice to see more sunlight getting through.

With regards to the paths between the glades, normally known as woodland rides, I will sort out a hedge-trimmer this week and we can gently trim back the paths and follow the existing curves to keep the undulating snaking effect.  I think this will be earlier next year. I feel that it is better to work on the glades first and then work on the paths between them later on.

Thanks Margaret for the First Aid and helping me to A&E. God bless you… Big lesson here – cut away from your hands when sawing.. obvious but in the heat of the moment….

Great work today. Next workday will be in three weeks time on the Sunday, unless someone else would like to organise one beforehand.

Thanks again, it’s starting to look good.

Paul