Reinforcing the Riverbank
Placing willow spilings to hep prevent erosion of the riverbank- the Conservation Group work with whoever wants to come and help improve our village!

Reinforcing the Riverbank (2)
Always keen to get down and dirty!

Reinforcing the Riverbank (3)
The (nearly) finished product- this willow rooted, grew, and now performings sterling service along the footpath opposite the Floaters Mill, stopping further erosion of the path by the river.

2010 Environment Award
In recognition of our work...

Cleaning the Burn
Massing for duty- one of our large-scale assaults on the rubbish that accumulates in the Burn.

Cleaning the Burn (2)
Hauling out skip-fulls of rubbish and debris.

Cleaning the Burn (3)
Just some of the rubbish removed!

Cleaning the Burn (4)
A well deserved rest!

Orphans
Paul's dog Gimli has raised dozens of ducklings in his time- casualties of youths with guns and dogs killing 'Mum' and leaving the ducklings to perish of exhaustion, exposure or starvation. Any ducklings found orphaned seem to make their way into Gimli's care- he's an excellent substitute mum!

Bees in action
The bees are active filling comb and polinating for a good crop and wide variety of flowers for next year.
Bees for Biodiversity.

Bills Swarm
Swarm on small fruit tree July 2013