The path from Spott down to the burn was so overgrown it was impassable. No longer! See how it was done at Making the Path
Fame Again (well, in the Courier)
The Courier recently reported on the council investing significant funds in developing paths and cycleways, and we get a very honourable mention! Click here or on the picture to see the full details.
It’s always good to be mentioned in the press or the social media, as every exposure is to a large number of people, and spreads the message that many of us care for our paths and countryside. And might just persuade someone to follow in our footsteps!
Our Extraordinary Litter Picker
One of our more intrepid members has been recognised nationally. Andy wasn’t sure he wanted the recognition, saying “I prefer keeping a low profile but I think the award can help to highlight the issue of coastal litter and the work done by me and East Lothian Rangers in trying to keep the East Lothian coast clean and an enjoyable place for visitors and the wildlife in the area”.
We all thank you for your dedication and inspiration to keep East Lothian looking beautiful.
See a quick overview of the presentation or the full story at Scotland’s Hero of the Month.
Christmas Lunch Video
You know they say its the journey rather than the destination? – well that’s certainly true of this video of our Christmas lunch!
Christmas Lunch
We really enjoyed our Christmas lunch at the Main Course in Gullane. Was it that the food was outstanding? Or was it the company? Or was it we were hungry and thirsty after walking from Aberlady? Or all of the above! And thanks again to Duncan – for arranging the ideal winter walking weather. Some pics above, or the full video below!
Repairing Hailes Footbridge
November’s team task was repairing the footbridge at Hailes Mill – some planks were rotten and really needed replacing. But it was a beautiful winter’s day – frost on the handrails and the sun peeking through the trees. See us at work on this YouTube video
New Path Descriptions
We know you Path Wardens love your paths. Why not share your knowledge and enthusiasm – write a description yourself! The ELC have already produced a dozen 1-pagers and are planning more. But what we also need are more extended descriptions: Dave Hapgood has produced our first. See them all on our Path Descriptions page. And if you do get serious about this, see some other examples of what could be done on the page Example Path Descriptions.
Our Monthly Reports
The monthly reports that us path wardens (usually!) submit are – apart from being a mechanism to report issues for action to the council, a satisfying way to recall and record how useful we have been, and a great way to show to sponsors just how busy we are, – are actually quite fascinating variety of tasks, times, and reporting styles! See the pdf for September (or find the full spreadsheet in the library section).
Weaving Weeping Willow
Last week several of us were down on the river Tyne, creating a small willow fence to help protect a small part of the bank which is eroding the path. The long term idea is that the some of the stakes will take root and so properly stabilize the bank.
See us at work –
Volly Jolly
Don’t forget the VOLLY JOLLY – the annual get together for all the conservation volunteers, with mini-workshops (see provisional list), lunch and fun! On Saturday October 1, at the East Lothian Outdoor Learning Centre, Balcarres Road Musselburgh. Let Duncan know if you plan on coming (he needs to know how many sandwiches to make)
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