A number of our volunteers spent the weekend staying near Hardwick hall.We arrived on Friday at various times - some had a cup of tea in the pub, others arrived just in time for a light supper of home made soup, cheese, pate, French bread and grapes - while still more arrived in time for bed.
Saturday dawned bright and clear - and we set off on foot to a patch of alder coppice - beside one of the lakes. It was very wet underfoot, but on our second attempt we got the fire going, and managed to burn a significant fraction of the brash that resulted from recoppicing the area. Where possible wood was saved for stakes that will be used elsewhere on the estate. Although there was some cloud building up by lunch time there was no significant rain until after we had returned to base where hot showers, mince pies, tea, coffee and mulled wine were all available.
We had a very good dinner centered on a local turkey - followed by Christ mass pudding. The evening was then spent in jovial company playing a variety of team and individual games.
On Sunday morning those who did not need to return immediately - had a walk in the park and looked / listened in in at the hall where carols were being sung.
more text / photographs - if I can get someone to write it - and when I can get this computer to behave
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