Yes - we mustn't forget that the Nidderdale Walling Group also now keeps you posted on its progress with various walling projects on this blog. Whilst the NCVs were walking rather than working this week, the wallers were working hard (having walked last week). Rod has sent this end of year report as evidence of their toils....
Seven keen souls met at Markenfield for the second week of walling there - Barry, Andy, Rob, Duncan, Rod, Dave and Simon. The forecast was not encouraging with a 95% probability of rain given by the Met office for the morning. In the event however it remained dry throughout the session!
The wall was progressed in approximately 3 different sections. The first was raising perhaps 6 courses to near capping level by close.
The middle section involved extensive taking down and putting in foundations on the down slope side without collapsing a reasonable section of wall on the uphill side.
The third section was a partial reverse of the second with foundations going in on the upside whilst the downside was supported by a large tree.
All in all everyone was happy with the progress made and looking forward to a post Xmas return in 3 weeks.
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