I have managed to cut back most of the overhanging branches and brambles. If anyone can spare some time some of the cuttings could do with clearing from the path where I ran out of time (won’t take long as most of the clearance is now done). It is a lovely route joining 2 very quiet lanes and well worthwhile keeping useable.
Category: A – Hardwick – Hinton
Work party 11 July 6pm – Hinton Route A
If not pouring with rain work party 6pm Tuesday 11th July to clear overhanging branches/brambles. I will be at Hardwick Forge end. Chris
Proposal for Work Party – Route A
Proposed work party to clear the Hinton – Winterdyne bridleway (route A) which has got badly overgrown.
John and Ted have used the mower but there are overhanging branches and brambles that need cutting back.
Proposed dates either Tuesday 11th July or Thursday 13th July early evening (6pm). Let us know if you can help on either of these days.
Good News and Work Parties
We have had a positive response from Council regarding materials for Factory Lane (D) improvements. They have said they will supply some 12″ pipe and also stone . They will also get back to us regarding the other issues raised although it sounds like they are looking for a new rights of way officer for our area.
John, Steve and Ted have managed to clear the fallen trees from Hinton (A). Digger and dumper were needed to be able to remove the larger trees. Many thanks to them for their hard work. Some general clearance work was also started (thanks to Matilda) but further work is needed.
We don’t seem to be able to get many helpers. Maybe weekend mornings are not suitable. There are a number of routes that need some clearance work and many hands gets the work done quickly.
Please can you let us know if a weekday early evening might be better for you or any other preferences. Alternatively if you do have some time to do some work on your own just let us know. Thanks.
Re-arranged Work Party – 10am Saturday 2nd July – Route A
Work party to clear Hinton – Winterdyne (A) (re-arranged from 18th June).
General clearance work with loppers etc. park at Hinton end and work up.
Tree clearance work with chainsaws start at Winterdyne end.
Any queries contact John.
Work Party Sat 18th June 10am – Route A (Hinton – Winterdyne)
General clearance work with loppers etc. park at Hinton end and work up.
Tree clearance work with chainsaws start at Winterdyne end.
Hope to see you on Saturday from 10am on.
Meeting 18th June, Hinton Bridleway Improvements
Meeting to discuss plans/work parties
Tuesday 18th June, 7:30pm, Chris and Jo’s Portacabin, Upper Marshes.
Please come along to support the work we are doing. Suggestions for work parties/improvements welcome.
Hinton Bridleway Improvements
Steve and John have done some much needed digger work to improve the drainage and dig back to hard ground. Many thanks.
Cleeview Fixed This poster posted
The “Clee View Fixed This” posters have been posted on the recently refurbished Hinton bridle way.
Project for Route A – Hinton to Hardwick to be supported
Great news, we have just heard from the council that they will provide the materials necessary to improve the drainage on Route A, Hinton to Hardwick Forge. This is a major project and will make an important route usable again.
Steve, John and Chris had a site visit to survey the route on Wednesday and Chris emailed Tim (Rights Of Way Officer) with a schedule of materials and work plan. Tim contacted Chris next day and had agreed to finance the materials.
The drainage pipe will be on order this week and will be delivered to John’s and we can then order the stone when we need it direct from the haulage contractor who will invoice the council. Materials to be supplied are –
Work Party – Friday 13th July 6:30pm
Work party to put signs up to mark route Y from Cleeton St Mary Church up hill to avoid dangerous wet areas. Meet at back of church by start of bridleway. If enough people are available then also need to do some clearance work on Hinton bridleway (Route A).