Burmieston Farm - field wall repairs 15th, 16th April

On Saturday, 15th April we had our first walling event of the season. Oliver, our host , asked us to start on a retaining wall at the back of the house. Gregor was supervising , and Trevor was a tremendous assistant . Oliver and Trish were the rest of the labour force and Bill joined us on Sunday.

Space was limited between a high bank and the back of the house, made more difficult with scaffolding erected for roof work. Lots of earth and stone needed clearing before we could make a start, all the while ably distracted by ever curious 6 year old Ethan , two chickens and 2 dogs - Taz being part of the entertainment.

We had to clear much of the stone up the bank, tackling some huge lumps.

The weather was kind and we made a good start ready for our return later in the year .

Our hosts looked after us well as usual.

Thanks to Gregor for supervising and everyone involved.