Summer’s here and it’s been a busy time in Golden Wood. Our BBQ was a big success! Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the yummy food and drink, took part in our woodland activities like t-shirt printing and willow weaving and had a good run around in the woods!
We were also lucky to have a beautiful afternoon for the Friends of FOC Walk. Grenville Clarke shared his extensive knowledge of the trees & the history of Golden Wood. Did you know the Wild Service Tree is also known as the Chequers? Its fruit taste like dates & can be made into alcohol. Perhaps this is to linked to the common pub name The Chequers? It’s not known which came first though, the name or the fruit.
The walk was followed by a picnic tea, with delicious homemade cakes provided by Wendy Harris. Come along to our next Sunday Woodland Morning and you can sample them too! Meet on Sunday 31st July at 9.30 at The Foundry on Bury Road. Finish at 12.30, or stay for as long or as little as you like. This month we’ll be clearing the rides and dealing with the ragwort on the Hauswin meadow and mound. All with the aid of yummy cakes and hot drinks!