Hello World – Part 2

So here we are – just about made it before the end of the year! And what a year it was – apart from the usual ‘legalised vandalism’ that is the winter clearance work, our trusty band of volunteers has planted a hazel grove (easily spotted from the Haslemere Road) and also tried to battle the grass in the orchard with assorted scythes – I think the grass won! But then it did have more than a helping hand from the endless rain this ‘summer’.

We have started to tackle an altogether new skill – hedge laying. Our efforts can be seen along the road from Lynchmere towards Hammer. It is certainly a challenge but great fun and it makes a change from our usual slightly more destructive work. The task is not finished so if you want to get involved – let us know. So watch this space – or that hedge!

And then of course there was our 15 minutes of fame – on the BBC’s Countryfile program on 2nd Dec. Good to see volunteer organisations being given a platform – but for those of you who saw the program – Sorry but don’t expect a cooked lunch on your next task!

So after all this very traditional work we have finally taken the plunge and are out here blogging – well, we will try at least.

We want to use this medium to help us stay (or even get) in touch with members, give you more up to date information about what is going on, when and where our next volunteer task is happening and anything else that might be of interest and relevance to you and us.

So if anyone out there wants to contribute – please, please let us know!

So until the next blog, task or newsletter –

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY 2013