As I mentioned in the last post, much of
this week has been spent working in the area around the shop at the lake-shore.
A number of volunteers popped in to join me
and help with constructing the sub-structure for the recycled decking that will
be the base of the open-air classroom.
This is now being rather grandly referred to as an amphitheatre! Eventually the base will be screened from the
view of passing walkers by tree trunks that will also serve as seating.
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| View from the 'amphitheatre'. |
There will also be an accessible ramp
sweeping from the side of the shop around to a dirt-scree path behind the
decking and then on to link with the path through Cockshot Wood. What we want
to do is make it easy for as many people as possible to enjoy exploring the
woods rather than just walking a tarmac road.
As usual I had a steady stream of
volunteers turning up and giving their skills, time and enthusiasm to push this
project forward quickly. We just could
not achieve so much without them.
Whilst we were working in the area around
the shop, I had my attention drawn to a miniature garden on top of a short
stretch of wall. There will be hundreds
or even thousands of people who pass it every day and don’t notice it.
The hills, the lakes and even the trees are
so big and splendid that they demand attention.
This little garden and many others wait for you to notice them. So, when you pause in your exploring, it’s
worth remembering to look at the small things.
Hi, it’s Daisy here. I’ve been working with lots of new people and
they’re all really friendly. I’ve been
saying “Hello” to people as they walked past me working outside the shop. (I think that’s going to be my job.)
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