Volunteer action at the Grange
Volunteers enjoy a newly completed bench seat
Work continues at the Grange Estate, north of Willington at the heart of Bedford River Valley Park. At the beginning of March pupils from Willington Lower School planted over 100 trees and later in the month Forest Volunteers constructed two oak benches supplied by Podington saw mills and also installed six bird boxes. Later, in May volunteers put in two more benches and a new pedestrian gate which will allow access to the new woodland once the entrance path has been surfaced in the autumn.
“All these works are making the Grange Estate more accessible and attractive” said Darren Woodward, Project Officer with the Forest Team. “Good paths, gates and places to sit all help to make the Grange somewhere most people will be able to get to”.
Money from the Forestry Commission will soon pay for more volunteer tasks; if you fancy taking part, please get in touch with Darren or keep an eye on the events page of the Bedford River Valley Park web site.
Tel: 01234-762603, 07946 577590
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