Six MNTVers braved the tail end of Barney the storm
to meet up in the main car park at Lyme Park. After decamping to the top car
park we made the short walk to the work site. The task this week was the
continuation of rhododendron removal - an ongoing project the group has been
involved with for a number of years and one that is starting to show amazing
results.
Considering the tantrums Barney had thrown
throughout the week the weather was actually fairly good - a bit grey with just
a light covering of snow on the ground. As usual the temperature was a few
degrees colder up near the moor than in Stockport but the massive bonfire and
hard work soon warmed us up.
We left the worksite at three thirty and walked back
to the cars by a different route taking in the pond where Colin Firth skinnydipped
for a film version of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Thanks to Chris the ranger for looking after us, setting
the fire and providing another interesting work day.
Tim
(photo taken by Adrian)
(photo taken by Adrian)
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