What happened on the North Lees working party ?

Following up the previous blog ...... six of us got up to Hollin Bank car park for 10am. The sky was overcast and misty .... and there was snow in the air.

Also there were three Peak Park volunteers - Tony, Mary and Brian - plus six Asian lads from Birmingham. It was good to see them up in the Peak District in their hoodies and jeans. Note for the Peak Park : why not let us work together in future instead of them being sent off on one job and us off on another ? It would be good to get to mix the cultures surely.

We were set up on Sheepwash Bank planting rowan trees. It is hoped that as these grow the bracken will die down because it doesn't like shade. If we go back in 10, 15 or 20 years we may see if our efforts in 2006 pay dividends.

It was another enjoyable day out - a privilege to be able to stand on the hillside, near the old hollow way and just enjoy 'being'. It's a very primal thing for me - I don't know why I like it so much.

Pictured are Rob and Philippa clearing the ground and digging out the rhyzomes before planting a rowan sapling.

For anyone who is interested - we'll be working with Plantlife in Deep Dale on February 12th. Be in touch if you'd like details.