Author Archive: Richard F

October 2-5 Although uncomfortably wet and windy at times, we were spared the worst of Storm Amy and much was achieved. As last month, the main work areas were Phase 2 (joining on from the […]

September 4-7 New compound, new era A superbly productive work party, aided by a handful of volunteers attending on Thursday for preparations in the new compound – but all of that later. First, a location […]

August 1-4 We’ve moved! Over a work party extended to four days, the two main events were starting work in Phase 2 and relocating the compound. Phase 2 of the Crickheath South project is the […]

June 6-8 Mind the gap – it’s getting smaller. The June work party was preceded by three days pumping out the rewatered section of Phase 1B. This was necessary in order to allow removal of […]

May 2-4 Another highly productive work party. Helped by the prolonged dry and sunny spell, profiling, lining and blocking continued to be the main event but, as usual, a variety of other tasks were undertaken. […]

March 7-9 Following the harsh weather conditions endured over the last three work parties, this time we were blessed by warm, spring sunshine. Ideal for lining and blocking. Friday started with a visit from Jason […]