26/10/2024 9.00 - 13.00 Blashford North Section of oak tree cut up by gate to north side had been moved into the parking area. Managed to shift it back closer to the other sections but not back into it's original position. May need further adjustment. Otherwise hides and paths seem OK except for puddles still on path to Goosander. Hampshire gate open onto shore north of Goosander hide - ?intentional. No ponies seen in sections 2 and 3 from the hides. But did see a car and trailer inside the gate at the end of Ellingham Drove when I left just after 13.00. ?They might have had a long walk to the top end of section 2!!!!!!
We believe the fallen tree was HCC’s thanks Jacki, and is laying across their pull-in (not that it was designed to be a pull-in, so perhaps a good thing?). Pete and I did clear it from the road however as we were able to respond on the day. The ponies were collected on Saturday and are off-site for winter. Regarding the Hampshire gates, I’m hoping to have these replaced soon which will make things easier for next season!
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