Weekly update, 5th September

Autumn is here! Schools are back! Normality is restored!

It's a busy week here as we get ready for the exciting Earth Trust 10K and Children's Fun Run on Sunday. Thanks to all who are coming to lend a hand - further information is on it's way to you so keep an eye on your inbox.

Have a great week everyone!

Hannah
Volunteering Development Manager

What the volunteers have been up to:

Friday Group (Little Wittenham), 1st September

Adam and the team finished of the fencing on Castle Hill before moving on to a seasonal task - September heralds the start of scrub bashing season! The main task was starting the annual scrub clearance around the Castle Hill ramparts. This work helps to keep this scheduled ancient monument intact and is stipulated by English Heritage. The next session is 8th September.

Saturday Group (Abingdon), 2nd September

The group got stuck into long list of tasks to carry out at Abbey Fishponds last weekend, including: cutting and raking the grassland/reed in front of the largest of the ponds; pulling any Himalayan balsam left in the reedbed/fen areas & the stream; cutting back encroaching vegetation from the main footpath through the reserve; litter picking; and more! The next session is 2nd October.

Coming up...

Autumn Water Festival

Don't forget to let me know if you're available to help out at this year's Autumn Water Festival. Join us for a fun-filled aquatic adventure on Sunday 1st October!