The Ashton Footpath Volunteer Team

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In 2007 the team welcomes Leo Enright and Andy Richmond and says thank you to Chris Laidlaw for his hard work with the group over the past 2 years. New members are welcome and should contact Joe Aspey, our Parish Paths Warden.

 

Team Members

Joe Aspey, Martin Blakeman, Russ Cook, Roger Cooke, John Dodge, Leo Enright, Martin Everett, Justin Harber, John Kenrick, Andy Richmond, Simon Sellick, Rob Smith.

2007 Projects

27th January – New kissing gate installed in St Barbara’s churchyard

 

1st May – Strimming and clearance work on several paths

 

26th May – Replacement stile on path from Elmley Road to Bakers Lane

 

23rd June – New gate on path connecting Gorse Hill with Chandlers Lane

 

23rd June – New waymark and signposts installed in 2 locations

 

15th August – Repairs to flood damaged bridleway above Shaw Green with assistance from Jamie Smith

 

8th September – Preparation for bridge project

 

15th September – Replacement bridge and new gate installed on footpath to Sedgeberrow  

Total projects since March 2005 when the group was formed

1   bridge replaced (5.7 metre span)

11 stiles replaced with dog-friendly stiles

1   new farm gate

2   kissing gates replaced

2   new pedestrian gate

2   stile/gate repairs

7   strimming and clearance projects

1   track repair project

  

Spring 2006 - 'In with the new'; First customers for the new stile

  

  

  

Replacing the bridge on the footpath to Sedgeberrow - 15th September 2007