Merbach Commons August 2008 Work Day, Bredwardine & Brobury

7:39pm Sunday 10th August 2008

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On Tuesday 29th July, local volunteers continued to build a flight of steps on the steep and slippery section of path leading up through the woodland in the north-eastern corner of Merbach Hill Common. We managed to dodge the showers until a deluge towards the end of the afternoon put a close to play. All the timber being used has been selected and prepared by local craftsman woodworker Chris Armstrong.

For the last few volunteer work parties we have been concentrating on step-building in the woodland in the north-eastern corner of Merbach Hill Common. However, for August we have decided to do some clearance of vegetation that is encroaching on the path that runs along the northern edge of the common. This is the path that was opened up during the first work parties we had on the common.

The work party will be held on Tuesday 19th August. We will be meeting at 10:00 am at the field gate where the Wye Valley Walk joins the western edge of the common on the approach from Middlewood (map reference SO 296 448).

You would be most welcome to come along. No previous experience is required as training in the use of tools will be given and you can work as hard or as little as you like!

Please wear stout footwear and bring waterproofs in case of wet weather. A packed lunch and plenty to drink is also recommended. If you have any questions about the work-day or about the project in general, or wish to be added to the mailing list, please phone the Community Commons Project on 01432 853205. Please mark your diaries and plan to attend!