Returning to Wenlock Edge after a summer absence always signals the end of summer and the move into a new season. It did feel odd to be thinking that way yesterday as the sun was shining, the temperature was 22C and we wore sunhats! Don’t panic, it is still summer. It’s just that we have started work with an autumn/winter feel. This usually involves cutting trees and having bonfires. We know from experience that we will start September with suncream and end the month thinking about digging out warmer clothes…it’s pre-autumn!
We had a really good workday at Wenlock yesterday. The worksite was perfect: dry underfoot, easy access, amazing views. We were joined by two new volunteers (hello Sara and Oliver!). The work involved cutting back the treeline which was encroaching on a neighbouring field.
The photographs answer a few questions we are often asked about our workdays.
Did we have cake? yes we did. Lots of cake in the tin at the start of the day…lots of cake in the people at the end of the day.
Was there a bonfire? yes, we had two!
How good was the site? see for yourself.
Was the weather nice? blue skies and sunshine. perfect.
note: although we haven’t been working at Wenlock Edge, we have been busy during the summer at Dudmaston, Shugborough, Sunnycroft, Benthall and Biddulph. We’ve also had a working week at Cragside. If you’d like to join us, please find our current programme on our EVENTS page. Get in touch via our CONTACTS page or find us on Facebook.
Shropshire and Staffordshire National Trust Volunteers 