We had a big group out at Lyme this Sunday for a rhodybash in Lantern Wood. We had a new joiner doing his Duke of Edinburgh award, honorary member Tim Jarvis (up from Essex visiting old friends) and Martin Swithenbank (MNTVer from the early 2000s who has recently rejoined the group). It was lovely to see so many people out for the day.
We walked up to the rhode in Lantern Wood. It really does get further to walk each time, because we make our way up, clearing the rhody as we go.
We started with a tool talk and fire safety briefing then picked our jobs. A couple of people went to get the fire started and the rest of us started to cut more fuel.
At 11am the fire was going well and we had two minutes' silence for Remembrance Day followed by delicious cake. Thanks Sue D. At this point a second fire was started further up the hill by shovelling some of the glowing embers from the first fire.
By mid-afternoon we made a breakthrough and could see through the rhody towards the top of the hill. After several years the end is in sight! But don’t worry, there is still enough to keep us going for a couple of years at least.
By the end of the day we had two roaring fires which were burning up everything we could throw at them.
We made our way back down the hill, pleased with our progress, but knowing that the walk up the hill next time would be just a little bit longer.
Jenny
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