Return to the big field via the gate at the East end of Workman’s Lane. To install new fencing around islands of trees and shrubs on the left as you look into the field. Probably some old barbed wire to remove first. Geoff to lead. We now know that putting in posts here is hard […]

It’s a good job that we all like doing path work because Baz has set us up to do another 2 days here. Task leader Barry, with enhanced site safety briefing. Ben to assist with his digger. We’ll probable be parking on the grass. The 190m done so far gets us half way from Quob […]

It’s a good job that we all like doing path work because Baz has set us up to do another 2 days here. Task leader Barry, with enhanced site safety briefing. Ben to assist with his digger. We’ll probable be parking on the grass. The 190m done so far gets us half way from Quob […]

Come prepared for a hot day! A tough job for HCS Southern Sites to cut and burn gorse and brambles at the nature reserve on the southeast corner of Hayling Island. Tom to lead the task. All power cutting tools on duty please. Wear your new grey shirt for scratch and singe protection,  or dig […]

Come prepared for a hot day! A tough job for HCS Southern Sites to cut and burn gorse and brambles at the nature reserve on the southeast corner of Hayling Island. Tom to lead the task. All power cutting tools on duty please. Wear your new grey shirt for scratch and singe protection,  or dig […]

In the field between Hook Park Road and Southampton Water the southern fence line is being overgrown by the adjacent trees and shrubs. The task, for HCS Southern Sites, is to cut back the overgrowth and burn the arrisings in advance of the fence being replaced later. JohnR to return to work and lead the […]

Two weeks to finish clearing the willow thicket we’ve been working on for the last 3 years. Plus a little scrub clearance. Geoff to lead the task in week1, Baz in week 2. All power cutting tools on duty please. Remember to bring your hard hat, wellies and raincoat in case of showers. After this […]

Two weeks to finish clearing the willow thicket we’ve been working on for the last 3 years. Plus a little scrub clearance. Geoff to lead the task in week1, Baz in week 2. All power cutting tools on duty please. Remember to bring your hard hat, wellies and raincoat in case of showers. After this […]

Usual autumn Tidy-up of the grounds at Twyford Waterworks Trust. Geoff to lead. As usual one of the tasks will be clearing cut grass off the meadow so please bring your favorite rake and/or ton bag We will also hold our AGM here after lunch.

A 3 week stint of coppicing at the back of beyond at Itchen Valley Country Park. Task leader Kevin.  All power cutting tools on duty. All cut material to be stacked as a tall dead hedge around the coupe please. Logs stacked neatly. Please try to arrive by 09.30 and park at the far end. […]