BACK TO THE NURSERY FOR YOU LOT!!
Yes - the NCVs were back at the nursery school this Tuesday. Not to learn the basics of education but, instead, continue with the task of laying the hedge at the Sunflowers nursery in Pateley Bridge. Last week they made a good start but there was a loooonnnggg way to go and an ENORMOUS pile of brash that had to be left unchipped once the chipper went on strike. So - how much more did they get done this week? Was the chipper coaxed back into action with the latest offer on the table? Were the NCVs overwhelmed by an ever increasing brash pile of their own making? Read on to find out.....
The group split into 2 teams to continue
the laying of the 2 different sections of hedge.
Master layer Phil (left) taught Andy H. (right)
and Rachael how to hedge lay.
Thanks Phil!
Strange positions had to be adopted
from time to time.
This - the Zig Zag.
And now - the Horizontal Runner look.
This NCV preferred to lay whilst squeezed under the fence.
Well - whatever it takes!
Dave L. sat in an imaginary chair to ensure
they were maintaining a straight line.
The sun was shining at coffeetime....
...although it was very cold.
Cake was provided by the school - thanks for that.
Spirits were high.
Anita and Julia made some woven
structures, such as this tunnel...
... and this wigwam for the children to play in.
Great weaving ladies!
Then - the white stuff arrived!
Hedge laying continued however.
The thickness of the hedge was increased by the cunning
storage of the brash at the back. It will gradually rot away
but provide good nesting accommodation in the meantime.
(This was necessitated by the chipper packing up completely.)
Question - why is Andy wearing a safety helmet
and visor when using only loppers?
Answer - to give him protection from further facial
laceration having already been grabbed
on the nose by a thorn.
As can be seen from the picture above -
the hedge was finished (all bar the shouting).
Fantastic work teams!! There were we
thinking it may have to be done over two seasons!!
Message from Liz - you know you have been hedge
laying when you find a thorn in your pants and
have to rub your hands all over with savlon!!
Other antisceptic creams are available.)
Days of a Bygone Age number 11
OK
Time to see if you were tricked by the beard. This was, of course, none
other than expert stake maker and writer of folk tales, Paul.
Then...
...and now.
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