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HAY THERE

Posted on July 27, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Make hay while the sun shines is an old English proverb meaning to make good use of an opportunity while it lasts. Well the sun rays were very short lived last week for making hay in Meadleys meadow – the … Continue reading →

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AT BEACON HILL

Posted on July 25, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The old hill fort at Beacon Hill Is a peaceful place today- A place to potter, a place to rest And dream an hour away! Here I can drop the cloak of care Which links me with the town; While … Continue reading →

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Snakes alive

Posted on July 21, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The Trust needs information on the distribution and numbers of reptile species on the Ashridge Estate to protect them effectively. Earlier this year seven volunteers answered Emily Smith’s call to take part in a Reptile Survey – Marion Adams, Tim … Continue reading →

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As time goes by……..

Posted on July 20, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Another week, another schedule of jobs to do at Ashridge. A five thousand acre estate produces endless tasks, so it was good to see a high turnout of volunteers last Thursday being given a varied selection of tasks – maintenance … Continue reading →

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Good-bye-ee

Posted on July 15, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

  Good-bye-ee  What can you say to someone who has been the life-blood of an organisation for years, when they leave unexpectedly? Good-bye-ee! good-bye-ee! Wipe the tear, baby dear, from your eye-ee. Tho’ it’s hard to part we know, You’ll … Continue reading →

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STEADY PROGRESS

Posted on July 11, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Twenty volunteers gathered at the Visitor Centre last Friday to hear Ben N give a briefing on the new instructions and information being rolled out from the Estate Office. The Trust are pleased to now be able to implement certain … Continue reading →

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A Chequered Past

Posted on July 5, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

It is hard to imagine today that Kings and Queens and the aristocracy would have passed this way over the years. The Thursday volunteers have been working to restore the look of Old Copse Drive, in the shadow of the … Continue reading →

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A Good Read

Posted on June 29, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Summer time and book reading seem to go hand in hand, like  Wimbledon and strawberries. With his last book about Britain’s ancient pathways, author Robert Macfarlane completed a trilogy on his acclaimed meditation on landscape. Finding a bad word to … Continue reading →

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Summer Bounty

Posted on June 28, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

This was a “mindful”walk at it’s most intense – an important therapy for today’s stressful life. The walkers were blissfully unaware of their destination merely concentrating on the amazing flora and flora through which they travelled. Unspoilt chalk downland is … Continue reading →

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Pick-and-Mix again!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The packed program of special events continues through the Summer at Ashridge – the following list will help you when organising your volunteering time-table for the next two months. There are at least eight events to consider – either join … Continue reading →

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