Wallers' update - April 1st 2026
by Graham
It might have been April Fools Day but it marked the finale to our work at Markenfield Hall. We completed the main project of the 420 metre wall at the end of February but decided to repair bits of the adjoining Southern wall, partly to set off the main project but also to give us something to do for a couple of weeks. In doing so, another 24 yards of wall has been rebuilt and, in retrospect, a worthwhile achievement .
It was another pleasant day of walling for the gang completing and topping out the second section of 8 yards or so.
Final tidy up at Markenfield
After tidying up, work was finished by 14:30; but not after having a lunchtime treat of Barry's foray into making homemade pork pies. He is now arguably the best pork pie maker in the Harrogate and Knaresborough area. All those who partook agreed these were extremely good, both in terms of looks, taste and texture!
One of Barry's amazing pork pies
Rod stretches up to top out
Duncan and the finished wall
Another 8 yards completed
On a sadder note we had learnt that Catriona Cleverley had died suddenly on the 19th January. Catriona had walled with the group for as long as I can remember, definitely from 2011 onwards until late 2021. She was indeed a character, amusing and pleasant to all. Below are a few photos, mainly supplied by Tony Hudson, which hopefully reflect the Catriona we knew.
Catriona at North Stainley - August 2011
North Stainley - Catriona explains to
Chris why he might be wrong?
Darley playing field August 2012 -
explaining to Roger how it should be done.
Phillip, Graham, Catriona and Chris at Darley
Fewston in March 2014 - Catriona
explaining to Graham how a spade works
The team at Jenny Ruth in August 2015
Tackling some bigger stones somewhere in Nidderdale
At a taster day at Heathfield
caravan park in July 2017
Catriona at Low Waite in May 2019
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