Monthly Archives: July 2016

Princess Anne’s Plantation – part II

Posted on July 12, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Having stripped out the old barbed wire fence running down from Duncombe Terrace, the Thursday team moved onto Clipper Down to take out an obsolete fence line. These old fences are a hazard for the resident deer herd. With the … Continue reading →

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If you bag it, don’t leave it.

Posted on July 11, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

It is hard to understand the mentality of some visitors who take pains to bag their dog’s mess and then throw it into a tree. Plastic bags blight the landscape for years to come. Visitors need to be aware of … Continue reading →

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If you blinked you missed it.

Posted on July 10, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

This advertising sign appeared overnight on the New Road coming up the hill from Northchurch, and was spotted by Richard our Volunteer Ranger. The Trust were informed and it quickly disappeared. The sign was “designed with care and built with … Continue reading →

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I can’t remember where I left my car.

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

I remember now, it was at Dick’s Camp!

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Thursday group Thunderdell Lane (College end) – hard work damaged

Posted on July 7, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

At some point after completing the building of an earth barrier and topping it with turf, the work has been damaged by the farmer who has taken out part of our efforts!  

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Princess Anne’s Plantation

Posted on July 6, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Looking west from Duncombe Terrace. It seems that the volunteers who were working last Thursday were not in fact in Princess Anne’s Plantation – they were in fact working close to Duncombe Terrace  to the north of the plantation. Part … Continue reading →

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Unusual event – part two

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The question was asked “Can any of you ‘Followers’ guess where this is? Richard was out litter picking when he stumbled across the concrete post with GB on it.” After speaking with Lawrence it turns out that there are a … Continue reading →

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Where is the flint wall?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

A visit to the volunteer flint wall builders to view their progress. They are a bit stumped at the moment! Until the stump is removed the rebuilding cannot continue on down the hill.

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Thursday group – 30th June

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Twenty five volunteers descended into the area north of “Princess Anne’s Plantation” which is just off Duncombe Terrace, to remove the old fencing. A few pictures taken during the morning.

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