Tag Archives: coffee and cookies

Depleated Squad

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

At kick-off, we realised that we had a lot of injuries to the team, and other team members on international duties so there were literally just three of us. However, we pushed on as best we could. The first thing … Continue reading →

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Poking Around The Drains

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Four of us got out today at Berrybanks, we missed Dave, but cracked on with going backwards to pick up where we got to last week, and then we ploughed on northbound and got to spitting distance of The Bear … Continue reading →

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We Drained The Lake

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Or rather, Reece and David did. I just paddled about in my green wellies trying my best to look like I knew what I was doing, which lasted for about five minutes before I was rumbled, and was sent off … Continue reading →

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Worm Moon

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It’s that time of the month when the moon takes its 30th spin around our little planet and becomes full again. It actually occurred on Monday, 25th March. Interestingly, although it reaches a “full” phase for a brief moment, our eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in Newsreel | Tagged Aliens, cawston greenway, coffee and cookies, litter pick, Railway path, rain, raining, spring, UFO, Worm Moon | 12 Comments

Spring Equinox

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Spring has officially started, at last!! It’s actually the spring equinox today, the time of the year when the day and the night are an equal length. In cultures around the world, the spring equinox has represented a time of renewal, … Continue reading →

Posted in Newsreel | Tagged bird nesting boxes, butterflies, cawston greenway, coffee and cookies, community, Mental Wellbeing, picnic benches, spring, Spring equinox, volunteering, wildlife | 12 Comments

Bench Maintenance Part 1

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It’s that time of the year when we get all of our benches ready for the spring and summer. This includes any repairs and a re-stain with our rather unfortunate poo brown coloured wood preserver. I really wish we had … Continue reading →

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The End Of The Bird-Nesting Season

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

This just so happens to be the last easy workday, before all hell breaks loose, and the marathon, that quickly turns to a manic 100 metre sprint starts. Welcome to the cutting-back season. This week we took our trusty mattocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Newsreel | Tagged Africa, butterflies, cawston greenway, coffee and cookies, community, conservation, cycling, Greenland, nature, Nordic, outdoors, Railway path, running, Scandinavia, volunteer work, wildlife | 17 Comments

Nesting Boxes

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We are way behind the curve with the nesting boxes. Mainly due to stocking issues, not having a ladder, and generally with everything getting pushed back due to the restrictions in place last year. But mostly to me having a … Continue reading →

Posted in Newsreel | Tagged bird feeders, Bird-boxes, butterflies, cawston greenway, coffee and cookies, community, conservation, cycling, nature, outdoors, Picnics, rambling, running, volunteer work | 2 Comments

All About the Violet

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We used to have loads of Common Dog Violets in this area. Unfortunately, we have let the ivy get out of control and it has stopped just about everything else growing. It’s a lot harder to get the stuff up … Continue reading →

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We Are Now Squirrel-Proof!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Thanks to a fantastic Father-in-Law, John, we have squirrel-proof feeders and can now offer fat-balls and peanuts. This will save us a lot of money in fat-balls. I just need to remember to bring the right food for them now. … Continue reading →