Twelve NCVs and Paul
met at the barn to brave the forecast inclement weather for the final leg of
the Fishpond Wood ice-house path work. First duty of the day was for Paul to
confirm numbers for the lunchtime barbeque to the Fishpond Wood owner, Dr Peter
Brambleby.
With the prospect of
a rented trackbarrow and human powered wheelbarrows the group split into several
factions:
- The gravel shovellers.
- The wheelbarrow pushers
staged throughout the wood
- The gravel layers spreading
gravel from the lake to the icehouse
- Part time loppers
The NCV patented
relay system of wheelbarrow pushers soon hit their stride shuttling gravel
along the path passing the poor trackbarrow drivers who had the unenviable task
of cajoling the world’s slowest trackbarrow.
We were also joined
by someone filming our work on behalf of Upper Nidderdale Landscape
Partnership. Look out for your favourite NCV stars on a computer screen soon!
The trackbarrow makes its way through the woods...
....and Dave awaits in eager anticipation, with his rake at the ready.
Angela gives some overhanging rhodies a short back and sides
while Colin wheels merrily by with his wheelbarrow..
Colin sets up a toll booth on his new steps, raising funds
from some passing walkers.
As the morning work progressed NCV team members noted the quad bike and trailer shuttles with barbequing equipment. As lunch was called a prompt mass lay down of tools saw NCVs homing in on the barbeque location.
We have to thank Peter Brambleby for an excellent lunchtime feast of sausages, kebabs, burgers, fruit, marshmallows and fine fruit cordials all under the shelter of trees and the gazebo at the edge of the wood overlooking Nidderdale. This allowed for a great view of the dale and its passing showers without the soaking. We also thank Jo for generously bringing fresh strawberries, perfectly cooked meringues and whipped cream to top off the lunch.
The NCVs down tools ready for the BBQ.
The ladies admire the wonderful views....
...while Peter slaves over hot griddles.
Thanks Peter!
Thanks Peter!
After lunch path laying productivity continued apace and another 8 tonnes of gravel had been laid by the end of the day.
Osian
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