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The Four Scythe Saga

14/5/2019

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Proudly displaying their tools on Stagbury, l-r: Richard III, Martin, Richard II, Duncan. Richard III's weapon has a new home-made handle.
Today's production featured all four of our traditionally crafted scythes wielded by our traditionally crafted volunteers. They slashed their way through a large area of rank grasses and scrub on Stagbury near Holly Lane car park. We also finished burning all the waste arising from our previous efforts here, and the site is now not only tidier but also bursting with new wildflower growth.

Nearby, the water level in the lagoon has risen after the recent rain, and there are now lots of Daphnia (water fleas) in addition to the water skaters. We have added a sign board to provide info on our activities here. Both in and around the lagoon the wild plant seeding is beginning to emerge and the solitary Kidney Vetch plant is now in flower. More of these will be planted later in the season.

We're not sure of the significance of the welly boot on the fence of Holly Lane car park. Some kind of memorial to an old volunteer perhaps?  Further suggestions welcome!
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Kidney Vetch on the banks of the lagoon.
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"It's what he would have wanted"
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