Aberlady Bay Project Recap – 9th March 2014

On Sunday we were at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian to help the LNR warden in removing some unwanted foliage. Unfortunately our bus broke down before we left. Our guest writer today is tools supervisor, Ed Lewis.

“There once was a group of young folk

Who went to the sea to envoke

The fire by the sea

with mattocks and tea

and just two went in for a soak.

…..

The heroes were in for some trouble

With punctures caused by the rubble

With a mighty to do

The many turned few

And beat a hasty retreat on the double

….

The chariot faced no repair

Stout heart repelled the despair

As the sun did dim

With buckets of vim

New paths our heroes did dare

….

Like gravity back to the pub

To gargle booze and some grub

Though the hour was late

We did not debate

That Dirty Weekenders is the best society known to mankind…….

NB:  This poem was largely inspired by the charge of the light brigade and muffins.”

Here are some photos from the day, taken by Cal. Full gallery here.

Report on Inzievar Wood Project

Here is a recap of last week from ‘El Presidente’, Anna Webber:

“Last weekend, we went to a lovely new site out near Dunfermline called Inzievar Wood. After a bit of a walk through some woods, we started our rhodie bashing. We were removing the leftover and regrown plants after a professional crew had been in to get the majority of the plants. While it didn’t have the same excitement as demolishing a full-grown rhododendron plant several times bigger than a person, it was still surprisingly satisfactory to be able to rip the smaller rhodies out of the ground. The day never fully made up its mind about whether it really wanted to rain or not, but we also had some sunny patches! Tasty biscuits kept us going throughout the day, thanks to John and Morna. Hopefully we’ll go back to Inzievar Wood in the future and ensure that no more rhodies have returned!”

Photos (hopefully) to come soon.

Remember we have a social on the 20th March. All details can be found  here.

Sunday’s project at Aberlady Bay

Spring is finally upon us, so what could be better than conservation work? This Sunday we will head to Aberlady Bay LNR in East Lothian. Here is a message from our projects team:

” Beach: a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks. Beaches are happy don’t you think? I mean the sea is great and sand is fun, so when you stick them together happy times can be had for all involved! Happy Happy times.

This weekend marks the Amaza-Dirty-conservation-helpy-things Sunday trip to Aberlady Bay which for those who don’t know is a beautiful beach with some great sand dunes and a nature reserve! We will be once again clearing the horror of the sea buckthorn (the terror). This is one of our favourite locations to visit so you (yes you, talking to you) should put on your valiant gauntlets (sturdy footwear) grab your shield of valour (waterproofs just in case) and mount your noble steed of defiance (in the form of a minibus or public transport), and we will bring a small armoury.

The usual meeting point is no different, be at the gatehouse to the castle at dawn (Pleasance tool cupboard at 10am this coming Sunday the 9th) and have a brilliant day. I hope to see all you amazing people there!”

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