The QECP Trail Collective are a group of volunteers who want to ensure that the trails in the park are safe, fun to use, and suitable for various levels of experience.

Over the past 12 months the Trail Collective volunteers have been clearing soil deposits caused by rain and erosion, digging drainage ditches, filling in holes and bumps caused by braking, and reconstructing trail features and berms. The aim of the Big Dig weekend is to resurface and compact the repaired and reconditioned trail with limestone aggregate.

The 'dig days' at QECP involve manual labour using a selection of tools, including spades, rakes, hoes and mattocks. We hope you will join us over the weekend, where we'll see our hard work pay off with a lovely newly topped trail! While this will be of particular interest to those who use the trails, it is not just for mountain bikers. No riding is required on dig days! All volunteers can leave with a sense of satisfaction of a good session's work, some great 'before and after' shots, some new skills, and having met some new likeminded people.

Health and safety is very important, all new volunteers will be given a tool & task talk. This is for your safety and that of others, whilst you are volunteering. We highly recommend bringing water, snacks, gloves, long trousers and appropriate sturdy footwear. Along with some warm layers or waterproofs, hat and insect repellent. You will be in the woods and therefore need to be mindful of ticks/mosquitos.

If you are not already registered as a volunteer with us, p lease make sure you complete the health form here: https://forms.office.com/e/UJbr5Jg9Lf

This will also be emailed to you when you sign up. We must have these details for you, to ensure your safety volunteering on the day. You will need to be over 18 to take part on this weekend.

We need to know the names of all attendees. Please order a ticket for each person separately, rather than ordering several tickets under one name. Thank you.

The QECP Collective look forward to welcoming you!

Please meet at 1:30pm in Upper Juniper Car Park.

QECP Big Dig Weekend Saturday afternoon session