BEDSTONE & BUCKNELL P3 GROUP: December 2007

ABOUT US

Bucknell P3 (Parish Path Partnership) Group was formed in December 2006 (local Coordinator: Mike Starr (01547 530179)

A P3 Group consists of local volunteers who liaise with Shropshire Council to help improve the condition of Countrywide Access and Rights of Way in their area.

Bucknell and Bedstone parish was designated an “Action Area” for 2007-8 (along with Stowe, Hopton Castle and Clungunford). During this period the Council improved the condition and accessibility of the Rights of Way in these parishes which entailed renewing or refurbishing stiles, gates, sign posts etc.

The parish of Bedstone & Bucknell

When this was completed, the P3 Group monitored the paths and assisted in their maintenance where feasible. This could include removing undergrowth, repairing stiles etc. The Council runs courses and provide the necessary tools.

At present the group comprises 7 volunteers. Anyone who has an interest in our local Rights of Way and wishes to join the group should contact Mike Starr.

Alternatively, if anyone simply has any comments to make about the condition of the paths in the parish and surrounding area, then please let Mike Starr know.

Sunday 30 December 2007

First Working Party

Mike Starr had 'found' a rather overgrown bridal path in Darky Dale, and felt that just after Christmas was a great opportunity to burn off some excess calories!!

Mike, Geri Graham and Ken (a friend of Mikes) gathered at the appointed time and off we went.

the area cleared


Ken & Graham get stuck in	Looking better already

This looks a big job	Didn't take that long after all!
Finish off with some small stuff photos courtesy of Mike Starr

Mike convinced us that we'd need two days to complete the job - in the event we completed the task in about 2 hours.