We had our second Summer work day today. We moved all the meadow hay that was scythed 2 weeks ago (which should have given it time to drop its seeds onto the ground so it returns next year), litter picked and continued trimming the hedge… which is a task that may never end!
We had our first Summer work day in Dog Kennel Hill Open Space today. Stephen Govier started scything the meadow and we dug out as much of the creeping thistle as we could. If we don’t keep it under control then it will take over the whole meadow! The amazing thing was looking at all … Read more
By Stephen Govier In search of inspiration I took a trip to the spectacular 71 hectares of wildflower meadow on the banks of our great river Thames, Chertsey Meads is gorgeous from May to July when the wild flowers are in bloom. I went at the end of June and the ripple of blue in the breeze was … Read more
Our annual Spring walk took place on Sunday 23rd April and was once again led by the inimitable Daniel Greenwood. His enthusiasm and knowledge once again enthralled the group of ten or so people who gathered and everyone had a great walk. As has been the case for the past few years, the route included … Read more
We had a Spring work day today in the Dog Kennel Hill Open Space. Tasks included weeding the glade, pruning hedges, path strimming, litter picking and tidying up the log edging in the wood. Unfortunately some of us were so buried in foliage that other members couldn’t find us and thought it had been cancelled! Thanks … Read more