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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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Garage Clearance? – found in Dockey Wood car park

Posted on June 28, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Another incident of fly tipping has occurred. This time in Dockey Wood car park.

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A magic carpet

Posted on June 24, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

There is a magic carpet of wild flowers on the south east side of Beacon Hill at SP962165, which can be seen from the Beacon car park. It appears as a purple haze from a distance, but on closer inspection the … Continue reading →

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Sunday conservation group – 26th June

Posted on June 24, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Similar to last year, on Sunday we will be checking the bracken for possible nesting birds in preparation for rolling it with a tractor mounted bracken bruiser.  The job entails groups of 3 walking through the bracken with a rope.  This … Continue reading →

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Very busy! – Thursday conservation group 23rd June

Posted on June 23, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

We were split into 3 groups. Spreading wood chip opposite Northchurch Common Roping bracken on Berkhamsted Common Roping bracken on Aldbury Common There were 16 volunteers in total.

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