Category Archives: Wellesley Woodlands

Widening The Walk

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

On Friday 15th September Bobbie, Jeremy and I headed down to Claycart, Wellesley Woodlands to widen the boardwalk that leads off one side of the bridge next to the flash.  On Sunday 8th October the Wellesley 10k run will be … Continue reading →

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Rivers Week – would you like to get involved?

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

Next week we’re inviting volunteers to join us for two tasks to improve the river biodiversity, as part of the Loddon Catchment Rivers Week. We’ll be installing woody debris in the channel with some drier bank side work. On Tuesday … Continue reading →

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BV Trust’s Farnborough Airfield Walk

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

On a bright but breezy morning on saturday eighteen of us met at the Cody Sports and Social club off the Fleet road for the start of the Trust’s longest walk for a while.  This was to be a just … Continue reading →

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Making steps and finding steps

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

On Tuesday 22nd we were based at Wharf Copse in Wellesley, with half the team (consisting of Stu, Laura, Duncan, Paul, Ed and Melvyn) the other side of the A325 busy creating some wonderful steps in from the road down to the Basingstoke … Continue reading →

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Creative use of our large tractor

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

This week our hay-cutting has been rather hampered by the unseasonably wet weather, so we’ve been finding creative uses for the tractor whilst it’s on hire. Yesterday Sam helped us install a heavy log barrier at Rushmoor Bottom in Wellesley … Continue reading →

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Corporate task (Saving the Saplings !)

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

Thursday 27th we had the pleasure of staff from Surrey County Council joining our usual Thursday volunteer task which was based at Thorn Hill. The main task of the day was to make happy saplings :). By this I mean … Continue reading →

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Ticks – Staying Safe This Summer

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

When exploring our lovely countryside, it’s useful to keep up to date and informed about potential risks. Now we’re into the warm summer, one to be aware of is how to keep safe from ticks and reduce the possibility of catching Lyme Disease when you’re … Continue reading →

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