Seven of us turned out for a day of hedge trimming at Speke Hall on Sunday 1st Ocober.
It was a rather wet start with a downpour until lunchtime. Luckily we had use of the rangers office for lunch and it was nice and cosy, homemade fruit cake and homemade lemon muffins were enjoyed by all.
We were working in field on the outskirts of the estate which is separated by a hedge, ranger Simon worked on one side of the hedge using a petrol trimmer to cut the top of the hedge so that we had a guide point to work to.
Using loppers and shears we split up into small groups to trim back the sides of the hedge. With a later start and the downpour we worked through tea break and had a longer lunch instead to dry off ready for the afternoon session.
We finished both sides of the hedge and were delighted with the result and the hedge now looks in superb shape ready for the autumn/winter months before the growing season starts again.
Thank you to all our volunteers, it was a hard day working in the rain but everyone remained cheerful.
Denise, Worksite Leader
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