Fishpond Wood: 17-09-2019

A return to an old favourite

This week the NCVs didn't have far to go from their workshop - just around the corner in fact. They were returning to Fishpond Wood in Bewerley, last visited in January 2018 - an old favourite where they feel they have made a BIG difference. This time there was a number of cleaning jobs on the to do list, so lots to keep them busy. 

Without further ado let's see what was achieved by the world famous NCV Clean Up Team (NCVCUT). According to reports they had a lovely day and their work was admired by many of the woodland's visitors.

This solar panel needed a good clear around. 

Any possibility this could be done?

Of course it could!

And we can clean all the signs into the bargain.

Tut tut - what grubby looking steps.

No problem. 

Step cleaners extraordinaire sorted them out in a trice.

Now then - what about path gullies that are blocked?

That's fine too - we can do anything!

Surely you can't de-silt streams?

 Why on earth would you say that?

Mucky job - but someone has to do it.

It just needs a bit of careful fitting of a pair of waist high waders.

There are some rhodies growing where they aren't wanted 

- both along the path and on the island. Possible?
Of course - just pass us that rope please.

We'll send our best team of wader clad experts to sort this out.

Careful now lads. We don't want anyone falling over.

Ooooo. Now then - what's under here?

No Man Friday - just rhodies and brambles.
Let's float a brash raft back to the shore.....

.....for piling up.

(Just an aside - one NCV - who shall remain nameless - did end up with a pair of water filled waders. We shall say no more.....)

This new education / well being centre didn't need any cleaning out at all.

Phew!