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| At start of play |
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| The search for toppers begins |
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| Nearly there |
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| Finished in time for lunch |
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| Excellent views from this well placed seat |
Wednesday 24 June 2015
Heathfield Caravan Park - Wednesday 24 June 2015
Just a half day task to complete the "taster" wall, with Barry, Graham, Richard H, Richard P and Tony.
Thursday 18 June 2015
Heathfield Caravan Park - Wednesday 17th June 2015
A return to the "Taster Wall" with Barry, Catriona, Graham, Richard P, Roderick and Tony.
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| Back next week to finish off |
Monday 15 June 2015
Heritage Skills Dry Stone Walling Event at Heathfield Caravan Park - Wednesday 10th June 2015
At today’s event there were four participants keen to learn about the history and features of dry stone walling, before heading out for a hands-on-walling session.
First they listened to Kev Cale’s account of the history and archaeology of walling in Nidderdale, It was amazing to learn that the sandstone and gritstone that we would be walling with today, original started life 320 million years ago in Norway. Tony then outlined the work of the AONB Walling Group and explained the techniques and processes involved in dry stone walling.
In view of the sunny and warm conditions outside, it was decided to take our buffet lunch up to the walling location above the caravan site. Prior to letting our guests start their walling experience, they were given a health and safety briefing and an explanation on the use of tools and equipment to be used.
The NAWG team in support was Barry, Richard H, Roderick and Tony.
Many thanks go to Denise and Stuart of Heathfield Caravan Park for preparing the indoor location and to Leanne for providing the display equipment and buffet lunch.
Tony
First they listened to Kev Cale’s account of the history and archaeology of walling in Nidderdale, It was amazing to learn that the sandstone and gritstone that we would be walling with today, original started life 320 million years ago in Norway. Tony then outlined the work of the AONB Walling Group and explained the techniques and processes involved in dry stone walling.
In view of the sunny and warm conditions outside, it was decided to take our buffet lunch up to the walling location above the caravan site. Prior to letting our guests start their walling experience, they were given a health and safety briefing and an explanation on the use of tools and equipment to be used.
The NAWG team in support was Barry, Richard H, Roderick and Tony.
Many thanks go to Denise and Stuart of Heathfield Caravan Park for preparing the indoor location and to Leanne for providing the display equipment and buffet lunch.
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| The indoor presentation was held in the old Heathfield Smelt Mill now used as the sports hall |
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| The group listening with interest to Kev's talk |
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| Lunch is taken on the wall |
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| Let walling commence |
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| Four satisfied wallers at finishing time |
Tony
Friday 5 June 2015
Heathfield Caravan Park - Wednesday 3 June 2015
With a team of eight (Barry, Catriona, Graham, Paul, Richard H, Richard P, Roger and Tony) we were able to complete the work on the "taster" wall by midday.
Tony
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| Mid morning coffee break time |
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| whilst Catriona and Roger keep watch on the wall |
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| The wall is ready for the taster day on 10th June |
Tony
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