Sunday we made a good start on the invasive Himalayan Balsam along Uddens Water. It is really easy to pull, although sometimes a little challenging to get to.
It appears to be a little worse than recent years, so we will be carrying on with it Saturday next week (12th July).
What to wear - We are in amongst the undergrowth (with brambles and nettles possible as well as the distinct possibility of ticks).
The ground is uneven and could be muddy/wet in places.
Definitely suggest long trousers and even long sleeves. Footwear to suit too.
We will bring along drinks and biscuits, but if staying over lunch, feel free to bring something more substantial.
Gloves available as always, but if you have some lighter weight grippy type gloves, you may want to bring them.
To allow people to get to the site without a super early start, we will aim for a 09.30 start (30 mins later than usual), but obviously come later (and/or finish earlier) if you prefer.
We will finish by 3pm, but this will be dependent on what we find to pull and when everyone has had enough (particularly if it is very warm)
It is a little bit of a walk and it is most likely that we will end up closer to the Ferndown golf club end, so choose whether you want a longer walk at the start or end :-)
We will meet at the following location and work around there until we have we have cleared it, before working downstream towards the police station.
Footbridge on trailway near solar farm - If you can't see us, use the radio on the vehicle bonnet with the sign in sheet or call mobile.
invisible.crafts.insolvent
SU 05769 02189
Parking on Uddens drive (where the trailway crosses or in the entrance to Uddens Plantation near the A31. Don't block emergency access obvs)
Parking at Ferndown Forest Golf course (why not grab something to eat or drink at the Forest Inn on the way home.... It is very good!)
Any questions, please get in touch, although please note I will not be able to reply until Thursday next week.
Andy
[email protected] 07984 843192
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Sat 28/02/2026
Sun 15/03/2026
Wed 25/03/2026
Sat 28/03/2026
It appears to be a little worse than recent years, so we will be carrying on with it Saturday next week (12th July).
What to wear - We are in amongst the undergrowth (with brambles and nettles possible as well as the distinct possibility of ticks).
The ground is uneven and could be muddy/wet in places.
Definitely suggest long trousers and even long sleeves. Footwear to suit too.
We will bring along drinks and biscuits, but if staying over lunch, feel free to bring something more substantial.
Gloves available as always, but if you have some lighter weight grippy type gloves, you may want to bring them.
To allow people to get to the site without a super early start, we will aim for a 09.30 start (30 mins later than usual), but obviously come later (and/or finish earlier) if you prefer.
We will finish by 3pm, but this will be dependent on what we find to pull and when everyone has had enough (particularly if it is very warm)
It is a little bit of a walk and it is most likely that we will end up closer to the Ferndown golf club end, so choose whether you want a longer walk at the start or end :-)
We will meet at the following location and work around there until we have we have cleared it, before working downstream towards the police station.
Footbridge on trailway near solar farm - If you can't see us, use the radio on the vehicle bonnet with the sign in sheet or call mobile.
invisible.crafts.insolvent
SU 05769 02189
Parking on Uddens drive (where the trailway crosses or in the entrance to Uddens Plantation near the A31. Don't block emergency access obvs)
Parking at Ferndown Forest Golf course (why not grab something to eat or drink at the Forest Inn on the way home.... It is very good!)
Any questions, please get in touch, although please note I will not be able to reply until Thursday next week.
Andy
[email protected] 07984 843192
FUTURE DATES -
Sun 27/07/2025
Wed 30/07/2025
Sat 09/08/2025
Wed 27/08/2025
Sun 31/08/2025
Sat 13/09/2025
Wed 24/09/2025
Sun 28/09/2025
Sat 11/10/2025
Sun 26/10/2025
Wed 29/10/2025
Sat 08/11/2025
Sun 23/11/2025
Wed 26/11/2025
Sat 06/12/2025
Wed 17/12/2025
Sun 21/12/2025
Sat 03/01/2026
Sun 18/01/2026
Wed 28/01/2026
Sat 31/01/2026
Sun 15/02/2026
Wed 25/02/2026
Sat 28/02/2026
Sun 15/03/2026
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