This month we focused on opening up a more user-friendly access route into Shoveler Hide. The ground to the east of the hide has been cleared of vegetation, ready to be levelled with some gravel and then  fenced to finish it off.

Meanwhile, a second group of volunteers set about pollarding willow in meadow 1. This is essentially to stop further encroachment of the trees and allow more light to the field

Many thanks to Ken Davies, Nilesh Dodhia, Tony and Sheila Lee, Nick and Christine Gray, Simon Parish, Nigel Daley and new recruit Amy Gornall.

Jack Westbrook