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Ogston Work Party – Mon 26th Oct

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The work party is, as usual, scheduled for 09:30 – 12:30 although the insane and those without a home to go to, work on into the afternoon.  The work to be done includes: 1. Raking up the vegetation cut on … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Mon 19th Oct

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Yet another work party for the dedicated/foolish/those that haven’t been before.  Much the same as for previous work parties, scrub clearance, willow lopping and burning.  A lot of effort has been put in by members over the last few weeks … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Thurs 15th Oct

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Martin Kaye

If there’s anyone up for a bit more labour, there’s a need to burn the rubbish that we cut from the last effort on Monday.  Those without arsonist tendencies might wish to continue with scrub clearance and/or try out the … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Pond is revealed

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Friday 9th Oct  

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Ogston work party – Mon 12th Oct

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Martin Kaye

The work party is 09:30 – 12:30.  The work will focus on clearing willow (loppers) and scrub (rake, sickle/shears) from round the ponds and raking and burning the cut grass from the meadow.  In addition, the bullrushes pulled from the Kingfisher … Continue reading →

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Now you can see out of the Sue Worsey Hide

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Martin Kaye

After today’s work party, it’s now possible to see out of all three windows of the Sue Worsey Hide so while the good weather holds and if you’re interested in watching dragonflies, now might be a good time to go. … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Sun 4th October

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Martin Kaye

By special request from a member that works during the week, a weekend work party has been arranged for this Sunday.  The work will include raking up the vegetation cut by the flail and digging weed from the edge of … Continue reading →

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September 2015 Work Party Progress Report

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Two very well attended working parties were held on the 23rd and 28th September with 15 and 12 members carrying out a variety of tasks.  These included trimming the hedge alongside the track approaching the main hide, opening up a gap … Continue reading →

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Ogston Work Party – Wed 30th September

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Intended to be less strenuous  then the previous two (see report and photos) unless of course the fit and able are capable of breaking their backs again.  Work to include burning the piles of vegetation, surveying the area in front of … Continue reading →

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Second Ogston Work Party – Mon 28th September 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Martin Kaye

Very much a repeat of last Wednesday’s successful work party, i.e. starting at 09:30 and running through until 12:30 and carrying out grass cutting and scrub clearance. If possible bring any/all of the following, equipment e.g. sickle/scythe, fork, rake, loppers. Please … Continue reading →

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