Monthly Archives: April 2010

Under the “Access to Nature at Leeds” scheme, BTCV have funding for 40 days per annum for the next three years to work with Leeds voluntary groups.  Mark McKenna of BTCV met with Steve Joul, George, and your chairman, to have a look at the woods and see how BTCV might be able to help.  Possible projects include repairing further parts of the dry stone walling on Crag Lane, improving the Meanwood Valley Trail – including Crag Lane, putting steps in the path between the stream and the Stairfoot Lane car park, restoring the bog area to its former glory, and clearing trees from Adel Moor.

Pictured are Mark, Steve and George inspecting the bog.

A glorious morning – and 12 Friends led by Steve Joul.  Spirits were lifted even higher by Pippa (bottom right) who rivalled (if that it is possible) the enthusiasm of a Countryside Ranger spotting his first Anthocharis Cardamines of the season!

While Steve led the waymarking of the Meanwood Valley Trail, three of us cleared holly branches from the path by the stream, and six more picked up about 12 bags of litter from Crag Lane and the thickett and stream.

This was the first time FOAW went national, with sterling assistance from Joan from Cambridge!

Thanks and a big Woof to all from Pippa!