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WRG/BITM/GCS Work Party February 21st - 22nd 2009

Mann’s Bridge on Stragglethorpe Lane

What a difference a weekend can make! The WRG/Bit in the Middle team/GCS members were in action over the weekend of 21/22 February at Mann’s Bridge on Stragglethorpe Lane. Just look at the ‘before and after’ shots to appreciate the effectiveness of their efforts.

Looking north – Before


Looking north – After


Looking south – Before


Looking south – After


Of course you can do this...


...but it is much easier if a chain-saw expert is around to assist


And whilst one team was working south of the bridge...


Others were working north

This just shows how effective 30 or so volunteers can be!

Now why don’t you come and enjoy a volunteering session? Just e-mail your name and contact details to the society Chairman whose address can be found in the ‘Contact us’ section of this website.

Pictures by: Peter Stone, Ian Wakefield, Mike Stone