Author Archives: Paul - Cawston Greenway

About Paul - Cawston Greenway

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.

A shift in what we are doing…

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Sunday was a shift indeed. Instead of kicking about looking for jobs to do over the summer, we started to look for wildflowers and mini-beasts. Oh boy, did we find some beauties. Aaron, Mick, Linda, Jack and myself made it … Continue reading →

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Hard Going at A45 and Beyond

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It was a tough one today. Marcus, Steve, Tim and myself started to try and move the water that is under the A45 bridge. Not as easy as it seemed, but we found a pile of hardcore and built a … Continue reading →

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Crowdfunding For Picnic Benches

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

I have set up a fundraising page for picnic benches along the greenway. This will encourage people to come along the greenway for walks and to sit and watch the nature and wildlife on our doorstep. It will encourage people … Continue reading →

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Sustrans Joined Us Today.

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It is always a real pleasure when anyone from Sustrans joins us. Today we had Martyn, the Land Manager for the area. The reason that it is such a pleasure is because we have the chance to showcase our lovely … Continue reading →

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Pulling Nettles and Thistles

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Today was all about trying to give our ‘brought in’ wild flowers a chance. We firstly chopped out all the nettles where we planted the Kidney Vetch seeds. This will give it chance to come through and thrive. Paul, Aaron, … Continue reading →

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Our First Workday Past Potfords Dam.

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Bit of a strange one for me, I am just working through a virus that I picked up on Wednesday and really felt out of sorts, so forgive me if it is a bit disjointed, but here goes for our … Continue reading →

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Massively Pleased With Progress…

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

I am so happy with where we are at. The nice wide path is airy and drying out nicely. Looking up and down looks good. Great to work with Mick, Carrina and Aaron, today. A quick up and down the … Continue reading →

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Today was a mix of emotions

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We had Cemex helping us today. A really great bunch of people who worked hard to clear our fallen tree. For those who know me well, you will know that I went to Henry Hinde Junior School and would wave … Continue reading →

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Bird Boxes are Up!!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Thanks to Andrew who made them, and Aaron who got them up, today. We have just caught the tail end of the period when birds are searching for somewhere to nest, so we can look forward to monitoring and recording … Continue reading →

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Back on the Ridge…

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We are being so careful at the moment with nesting birds. We are removing the last of the trees on the ballast ridge, so that we have a dry path, and give the muddy old path chance to grass over. … Continue reading →