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Welcome to Season 14

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Yes, you read that right – our 14th year of keeping the path open for everyone. That’s as many seasons as The Great British Bake Off. Pretty amazing stuff and a double-bonus because food is always close to my heart!! … Continue reading →

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Last workday for 2022

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Well, we finally got here! Lots of things learnt or re-learnt over the year as we try to keep the three pillars of what we do equally balanced. A path for everyone A nature trail for wildlife A safe place … Continue reading →

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We Broke Through!!

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We had a last minute change of plan. The triangle of benches are ready but we just couldn’t get them on-site today. So we worked on the secondary path south of the birdfeeder clearing. We broke through and we now … Continue reading →

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What a Crazy Few Months!!

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

You would think that with 13 years of doing this, we would sort of know what we are doing… But we are forever getting curveballs thrown at us and the ‘plan’ has to be totally fluid to cope with all … Continue reading →

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It’s All Going Green!!!

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Boy-o-boy!!! Last week I was wondering why it was not greening up, and bang!! It’s greened up. Nice to see the quadrant benches being used and nice to see the remains of a little fire in the centre. It’s good … Continue reading →

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A Path For Everyone

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

The path cannot be just a nature reserve, or just a dog walking route, or just a mountain-biking trail, or just a walkers’ ramble. It has to be able to cater for everyone, hence the tagline – “more than just … Continue reading →

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Solo Sunday

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

This was our first weekender in a while. Coffee for one!! Loads of people walking past though, so not a problem. Really leisurely couple of hours and got about 30 metres of path pushed back. Actually remembered before and after … Continue reading →

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Weekenders Are Back

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

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 - Cawston Greenway

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 - Cawston Greenway

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 →