Researching and Restoring the Danesbury Victorian Fernery
We had one false start on Monday 11th February, when the men with the high pressure steam powered cleaning kit were on site, but the required size generator to be supplied by a (national) Hire Company, failed to show up. After much hanging about the exercise … Read Full Article about Graffiti Removal – Update
Chris James, Landscape & Ecology Officer from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, has published the 2019 Newsletter which introduces Friends from all the volunteer Groups, to the work programmes underway at each of the sites across the Borough, including the … Read Full Article about Friends’ Groups News
The Council has arranged for contractors to be on site on Monday 11th February 2019 to commence the task of removing the painted graffiti on the Pulhamite man-made rockwork in the grotto and surrounding areas. The technique to be used involves DOFF, a … Read Full Article about Graffiti Removal
Weather and attendance The 7-day weather forecast was proved correct and it was as cold as it was bright with a chill factor from the light breeze. We had a turnout of 15 volunteers and we split into two groups as follows: Nature Reserve The … Read Full Article about Report of Work Party – Thursday 17th January 2019
Photo by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Sadly we received a serious graffiti attack on the Pulhamite rock work, we believe on Friday 1st February or sometime on Saturday morning 2nd February 2019. After it was reported on Saturday afternoon by a … Read Full Article about Vandalism
The Weather Forecast (Long Range) Light Cloud and a moderate breeze, but it might feel colder! . TASKS Team Structure We are at the time of year where the range of tasks in the Fernery Garden becomes more limited, but where there are plenty of … Read Full Article about Notice of Working Party – Thursday 17th January 2019