Unfortunately we have had to take the decision to cancel the volunteer task this Sunday.
With a weather warning in place and strong winds forecast, it would be unwise to continue.
It may not be as bad as forecast, but we are cancelling now to allow people to make alternative plans for the weekend...... like staying in bed!
It also takes a certain amount of prep before an event, making it a challenging to make a late decision.

Francis and Paul would still love to see you on Wednesday though!

If you are out and about this weekend, please look after yourselves.

Probably for the last time this Winter, but certainly this year (as we fancy a change of scenery...as beautiful as it is!), we will be back on the Dorset Peat Partnership mire restoration site in Cannon Hill North.
We still have some Pine and Birch to cut on the drier heath fringes and the ever encroaching Rhododendron.
You may even find a pine that will do as a unique Christmas tree, or how about a Birch Christmas tree? Not as crazy as it sounds, honestly! ;-)
We won't be having a bonfire (next month, we promise), but for those around at lunchtime there will be sausages (plant based and regular).
We will be on-site 9am-3pm (possibly finishing earlier, depending on the weather). As always, come and go as it suits.
Abundant drinks and biscuits supplied as always for a weekend task.
Tools, gloves and training supplied. Sturdy footwear recommended and maybe wellies if you want to work nearer the mire.
We will be in the same location as we have been for the last two task days.
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Easy to find though - from the dog splash, continue up the main gravel track and we will be along the first track on the left.
If coming from Colehill / Bridleway, head down the steep track from the picnic area and past Dave's bench.
As always, come and go as it suits, under 16's with an adult please.
If you are coming along (particular if you would like lunch) if would be handy to know before late afternoon Friday.

Our future dates -
November
Wednesday 27th  09.30-14.30
This task run by Francis and Paul, will be cutting back vegetation along the bridleway that runs directly up from the entrance track of CHN (off Uddens Drive parking area) and the windy path that is parallel to it and runs through the recently (several years ago) planted conifer crop.
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December
Saturday 7th
Back to Elford Heath in Uddens Plantation
Sunday 29th
Task location tbc

Continuing the amazing achievements of October we will be back in the same location at Cannon Hill North on Saturday 9th November  from 9am - 3pm ish where we plan to clear some more of the regen from the heath around the mire and tackle some Rhododendron that is at risk of creeping onto the heath and mire.
We won't be having a bonfire, but for those around at lunchtime there will be sausages (plant based and regular).
Abundant drinks and biscuits supplied as always for a weekend task.
Tools, gloves and training supplied. Sturdy footwear recommended and maybe wellies if you want to work nearer the mire (it is now a lot dryer where we will be).
Although we will be working on the mire, we are approaching it from a different angle and will be basing ourselves in a different location.
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Easy to find though - from the dog splash, continue up the hill and we will be along the first track on the left.
If coming from Colehill / Bridleway, head down the steep track from the picnic area and past Dave's bench.
As always, come and go as it suits, under 16's with an adult please and there are tasks for those that don't want to venture too far of the beaten track 🙂
If you are coming along (particular if you would like lunch) if would be handy to know before late afternoon Friday.
First Aid Courses
We are looking for some more of our regular volunteers to complete a first aid course.
This one day course is Emergency First Aid at Work with an additional forestry specific element.
Please let us know if you would be interested. 
Massive thanks go to Dorset Peat Partnership for making these courses possible.

Our future dates -
November
Sunday 24th
Wednesday 27th
December
Saturday 7th
Sunday 29th