Just 5 days to go before we start

With just 5 days until the first day of the project I am pleased to say that everything is going well. The vast majority of people asked have indicated that they are happy for the volunteers to look at their properties. There are a good number of people who have committed to coming along on a daily basis, and about an equal number who have indicated that they will also be turning up as their other commitments allow. The first day is proving to be very popular.

On day one we will meet at 10.00 in the Red Lion to hear Bob Sylvester speak and to allow Jemma Bezant to give us information to get us started. On the subsequent days we will meet at 9.30 in the village car park, opposite the village hall. I will try to put details on the blog each evening so that volunteers who cannot join us at the start of the day will know roughly where to find us if they are coming later. Generally we try to take as few vehicles as possible to the sites as the roads are narrow and parking is very limited.

As a general rule volunteers will need stout shoes, plenty of liquid refreshment, a packed lunch, waterproof clothing if the weather dictates and sun protection. A mobile phone may be useful, but the reception is patchy and dependant on your network, so don't count on being able to get the cricket scores or being able to order a pizza delivery for lunch. A sense of humour is not compulsory, but it goes a long way in the rain.

We extend a warm welcome to those volunteers who are new to our summer projects and look forward to getting reacquainted with the weather beaten stalwarts who have passed this way before.

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