All welcome to join our first small-scale event since Lockdown- a practical work party on Saturday 15th August. This is a single location event held at Great Lindeth Wood (SD 33177 85503) at Bouth. Jo and Darryl run a small scale woodland management project. They manage their own broadleaf woodland, promoting health and new life for their native trees and plants and creating habitat for woodland birds and butterflies. Extra precautions and safeguards are in place in order to comply with Covid-19 guidance.

There are a number of tasks to tackle, including taking down a deer fence which is no longer needed, and removing of holly, bracken and brambles around young trees to aid their strength and growth. The work party will start at 10am, with a briefing from Jo, and finish around 1pm.

Please note:

• The entrance to the wood is at SD 33177 85503, opposite Lindeth Kennels, on the very narrow road that runs up behind Bouth overlooking Black Beck Caravan Park (see approx https://what3words.com/crunched.shams.boss). Look out for the double gates into the wood; someone will indicate where to park. ,

• Parking for up to 6 cars is available on site; if there are no car spaces left, maybe park elsewhere and walk in. You must not car-share with people outside of your household due to COVID-19.

• Bring your own drink or flask and snacks.

• Wear stout footwear and outdoor clothing suitable for the weather and job in hand. It is advisable to wear long trousers and bring tick repellent.

• It is essential to bring your own thick work gloves, and if possible tools; secateurs and/or loppers will be most useful.

• This event is for adults only, and is not suitable for children or dogs.

ADDITIONAL COVID-19 INFORMATION:

• The max number per group will be 6.

• Volunteers must travel separately or with members of their household or ‘bubble’.

• Volunteers will work 2m apart

• Please bring hand sanitiser. We will also have some available.

If you have booked on to the event but feel unwell prior to or on 15th August, or have been in contact with others who are unwell with possible Covid-19 symptoms, or you have been told to self-isolate or quarantine by the Track and Trace system, YOU MUST NOT ATTEND this event.