Next work morning - Sunday March 11

A choice of activities... Join us for a SPRING CLEAN (no, we haven't got any skunks - not that we know of, anyway) - meet 10 am at the Shire Way gate.

The more energetic amongst us will also be COPPICING self-seeded ash in the Centenary Wood.

Ring Paul on 01454 315851 or 07771 562505 if you would like any more details.

Chips with everything - part 2

The cut wood has now all been chipped or stacked somewhere where it will provide habitat for various creatures.



I wondered how many years' growth had been cut back, so I counted the rings on the largest cut bough - I made it about 15 years growth, though of course most of what was cut was a lot younger than this.

Snow at Wapley

A few photos of Wapley in today's snow. I had to go to work, but I sent my photographic team - Margaret and Richard.

Fun in the snow - by Margaret


Wapley Church in snow - by Margaret


Logs in the wood - by Margaret


The Ride in Snow - by Richard


Trees gone blue - by Richard


Snowy view over Yate - by Richard

Chips with everything - but not yet

There are lots of "arisings" laying around at the moment ("arisings" is the tree management jargon for the bits that are cut off)

The ground is too wet at the moment to get the chipper around without damaging the grass and leaving deep track marks.

Sorry, but the offcuts will be dealt with as soon as possible.