Author Archives: Paul

About Paul

Just trying to create a slice of wildlife and a place for people to chill out and meet new friends in this crazy world that we live in.

How wide?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Paul

So how wide should the path be? Someone from Sustrans suggested three metres. Cannot remember who it was, and it was a long time ago. I probably have the email somewhere. So why three metres – 1, If people cannot … Continue reading →

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Weekenders Are Back

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Paul

From next month we will be running a workday on the weekend. The first one will be Sunday 12th December from 10am to 12, and just gives everyone who is at work in the week, a chance to get involved … Continue reading →

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Two Abreast

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Paul

One thing that we learned this year and last, is that the path works so much better when it is wide. This is because it feels far less intimidating if people can see 100 metres or so ahead of themselves … Continue reading →

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Dino Trail is Back

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Paul

We have redone the Dino Trail. I have possibly gone too far the other way and made them a bit too camouflaged. I will let your children be the judge. Please pass on their feedback. Just to remind you – … Continue reading →

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Birdfeeder Glade Done

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Paul

A big thank you to those who have given us a little to keep the show on the road via our Patron link on the right. If enough people give us between £2 and £5 a month it means we … Continue reading →

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All about the trees today…

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Paul

We had a tree pack a couple of years ago from the Woodland Trust. Tiny whips and the protector to go around them. Some have survived and make the edge of our wildflower clearing. What is not to love… In … Continue reading →

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This is our MEGA wildflower clearing

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Paul

This is the big one! Kinda the centre of what we are trying to create. All of this has to go. We need to rake off as much of the cuttings as possible and pile them up out of the … Continue reading →

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This is where the magic is made

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Paul

Normally muggins here is too quick to get going so forgets to take before and after photos. Today I remembered. This is our biggest wildflower clearing and we need to get rid of all the plants now that the seeds … Continue reading →

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We Have Merchandise

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Paul

It is true – we have merchandise that is 100% exclusive to Cawston Greenway and if you enjoy the path you can buy a little memento. So far we have a fridge magnet. I will sort out the shop part … Continue reading →

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A New Way To Support Us

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Paul

We haven’t done any fund-raising for a while and looking in the Cawston Greenway petty-cash tin, all I can see is a few random pennies and a button that popped off my trousers after the first lockdown!! We have teamed … Continue reading →

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