Members of S.W.A.M.P. took advantage of the extra bank holiday afforded by the coronation of King Charles III earlier in the weekend by holding a celebratory picnic, combined with a working party.
Work began clearing much of the overgrown undergrowth, to make the periphery of the pond more attractive and manageable.
A dead hedge was constructed using much of the cleared vegetation while a log pile was also built, providing home and shelter to a variety of mini-beasts.
Much of the surplus Alexander plant was removed from the pond site, as was a large section of dead ivy around John Bean's memorial bench and the C14th wall* surrounding the top side.
*citation needed!
The day was rounded off with a splendid picnic of decorative cakes and a toast to
the new King!
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