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The tasks were all relatively straightforward, but with a few interesting twists. The first stile was hidden in a wide holly hedge, so wide that it almost hides the k/g, in spite of a very heavy pruning we had to do the make room. We added an isolated WMP a short distance away from stile 1, which serves to make absolutely clear where the path goes - with good eyesight and a clear day you can see the WMP by the new p/g directly beyond it. The WMP has four 6" nails hammered in near the bottom, all set in concrete 30" below ground, which we hope will prevent the cattle moving it!
At site 2 a stile was replaced by a pedestrian gate, which fitted in well, despite warnings there may be lots of concrete to tackle or avoid - there was concrete, but not much in the way.
The final stile replaced by a k/g : 16-Mar-2011
The final stile replaced on Walk 17A is in a wonderful setting by a pond where it is believed Oliver Cromwell made camp before his army attacked Fillongley and demolished both castles. It is now a delightful spot to lean on the gate and enjoy the view. Another bit of history we preserved is the WM sen on the left pointing along a path going direct to Wood End Lane - this is in fact an official WCC WM, but a type used well before most of our memories! (Note that this definitive path is on the NW side of the hedge, not the SE as shown on the OS map.)
An excellent turnout, and a record time to complete 4 tasks, spurned on by the milestone and the 1:45 last hot lunch food orders target at the Weavers Arms. All who stayed enjoyed the excellent food and ale!
The completed fence, with original half
in foreground : 23-Mar-2011
On 23-Mar-2011 a small WP of 6 completed the new fence at the 74th Coventry Scout HQ in Whitley, Coventry. The first half was done on 25-Aug-2010, see WP News 57.
New k/g replacing the 4th stile, on the
path going direct to Wood End Lane : 30-Mar-2011
On 30-Mar-2011 yet another small WP returned to Walkers Farm to replace the 4th stile, on the path going direct to Wood End Lane mentioned above. With rain forecast, we started early at 9:00 and finished at 11:30, just before the rain came down!
Plans
The next main session planned is:
| Wednesday 20th April 2011 at 9:30 am to about 1:00 pm | ||
| Location: | Truggist Lane (GR 252 776), SW then West from Carol Green | |
| Park at: |
On track from above point heading towards Moat House Farm - point 2 on the map | |
| Meet at: |
Truggist Lane (GR 252 776) - point 1 on the map | |
| Task(s): |
Construct boardwalk across a boggy area of ground right next to a pond - point 3 on the map. See Map for Details | |
The expected remaining 2011 dates are:
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Why not volunteer to join us whenever you can?
Please contact Bob Carey on 024 7645
5251 for further
information.
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