Hope everyone is enjoying the festive period x
Apologies for the last minute reminder for tomorrows task, I have been away and the desktop computer seems to have given up the ghost!
Please see below for details of what we will be up to, a continuation of the last few months work.....
Text from previous email - 
we will be back in the same location at Cannon Hill North 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 🙂

Unfortunately, once again we have been beaten by the weather.
We were hoping the forecast would improve for tomorrow, but it seems to be getting worse.
Please stay safe and we will hopefully see you at the end of the month x

Dear all,
At time of writing this, the forecast is not looking great, but hopefully it will improve for Saturday
If a weather warning for wind is still in force for Saturday at lunch time on Friday,  then we will have to cancel unfortunately. We don't have any sites that we can safely get to that don't involve passing trees. Strong winds and trees can obviously lead to problems...
All being well, this Saturday we will be on Elford Heath  in Uddens Plantation.
We will be working just off the Castleman Trailway, where it runs passed the solar farm at Bedborough, so as long as you follow the trailway from either Uddens Drive of the police station, you can't miss us!
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I have had to look up when we were last on Elford Heath..... March 2023 apparently!
It is definitely time to get back to working on the section we haven't yet got to as well as managing any Pine and Birch regen on the wider site.
We plan to have a bonfire (weather permitting), so please bear that in mind when planning what to wear.
The ground is also quite uneven in places, so stout footwear is recommended.
Abundant drinks and biscuits supplied as always for a weekend task and for those around at lunchtime there will be sausages (plant based and regular).
Tools, gloves and training supplied. 
As always, come and go as it suits, we will be onsite at 9am, until 3pm (earlier finish possible in poor weather).
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. Thankyou to those that have already put themselves forward!
Massive thanks go to Dorset Peat Partnership for making these courses possible.

Our future dates -
December (No weekday task this month as Paul and Francis are refusing to work Wed 25th.....)
Sunday 29th - Cannon Hill North - Dorset Peat Partnership mire restoration, clearing the remaining Birch and Pine from the drier fringes and Rhododendron from the surrounding woodland. We will be in the same location that we have been for the last few months on this project.
January
Saturday 11th - Whitesheet Hill - A brand new location for us for a volunteer task day.  Come and help us put our stamp on this amazing site.
Sunday 26th - Elford Heath, Uddens plantation  - Continuing our work on our heathland restoration site.
Wednesday 29th - Cannon Hill North - Completing the work to clear the bridleway and footpath that was started on the November weekday session.

February & March
Saturday 8th
Sunday 23rd
Wednesday 26th