Those with good memories will recall that in 2019 we raised funds to replace the old estate fencing along the field on Wath Lane as you enter Staveley from Copgrove. We received a grant from the Allerton Park Landscape and Cultural Heritage Fund, which was then topped up by donations from residents and the estate landowner.
During that winter we were able to have the tree work completed as shown above. This work involved removing dead wood and overhanging branches plus planting 5 replacement oaks. The replacement trees were then protected from the sheep using tree guards donated by the late Lord Mowbray. These works gave us a good idea of how smart this entrance to the village would be and we were all set for the next stage.
You don’t need us to explain why the project has been on hold for a while! However, the good news is that we are now getting back on track. Government regulations permitting, we will be forming a working party at the end of May ideally or beginning of June if needs be. This working party is needed to remove the current fence and prepare the site for the installation of the new fencing which we are having made locally.
Tasks within the working party will be varied. We will need people who can dig out and generally manhandle the old fence, load the skip, supply tea/coffee, watch no one strays onto the road or forgets about social distancing. Not being experts in these matters there are bound to be all sorts of tasks we are currently unaware of too.
So everyone, please can you help? We need an idea now of how many people we can call upon so we can be sure we can get the job done. Please let us know if you can help.
Email us at enquiries@staveleyandcopgrovepc.org.uk.
See you there!
