April 2026

A profusion of snowdrops and bluebells brighten Long Break and Wells Copse - now is the time for a bluebell walk!

Work parties have been busy extending and improving the dead hedges through Long Break with a few large tree whips planted by the main path ie away from the railway fence.

Volunteers have also cleared more of the broken spirals at Battledown and pruned back brambles.  We have also added more tree whips to the Peter Houseman hedge facing the new housing estate.

Currently we have 10 regular volunteers - do talk to us when you walk along the path.  Some volunteers work just one of the work parties a month - full list on our website.

See photo gallery for Julie's lovely photo of a rainbow at Parlour Gates.

 

 

January 2026

The year dawns cold and bright - Happy New Year to you all.

This month's work parties will, as in previous years, concentrate on coppicing hazel and planting tree whips.  The Council Rangers join us for the first work party and help reduce the overgrown hazel with the benefit of their chainsaws.

We welcome new members and encourage first attending one or two work parties to get to know us.  We ask that you contact us first on 01256 781456 so we can let you know dates and venues.

20 October 2025

On a day in the pouring rain 5 men worked to install a 2nd log seat at Battledown. The log was donated by the Malshanger Estate; installation costs funded by CIL funds through Oakley & Deane Parish Council; work completed by Oakley Men’s Shed and Jubiloaks members.

See photo gallery for photos.  A good morning’s work despite being soaked to the skin!  Thank you to everyone concerned.