Wild Boar Kevin Stannard admitted in a report that the wild boar are out of control in the forest of Dean. He said it is true that the boar population is not under control so the allegations that they are out of control is probably correct. Well, if you live in the area it is not in any doubt at …
Big changes to our garden
Gardening When we moved in last year the garden was very different. As you can see the top was all lawn, there was a tatty old garden shed and on the right was a huge pine that blocked the light and shed needles everywhere. Nothing really suited what we wanted. Since then the shed has been demolished ( a new …
Good progress on the garden
Garden Progress We have made good progress on our garden this week. The base for the shed is nearly ready and the shed itself will be delivered and erected on Friday week ( the 10th ). I will be very pleased when it is here as all my window ledges are covered with chitting potatoes and I’m also starting various …
Gloucestershire College Forest of Dean Campus gets £2.6 million
This project requires a £2.6m investment to cover a shortfall in total funding of £14.8m to build a brand new Further Education (FE) college campus in the Forest of Dean (FOD) to enhance and extend FE provision in the area. The current college site is nearing the end of its economic life and without this investment FE provision may not …
Sleepers arrived from Nicks Timber
Well, this morning the sleepers from Nicks Timber Gloucester arrived together with a giant of a man who carried them all around to the garden on his shoulders. Vanda did ask him if he could stay for the weekend to help putting them in which made him laugh. Great service from another local supplier So this weekend the base for …
Grateful thanks to Hale & Co
More progress on the Garden shed Today we had a delivery of 4 tons of 20mm chippings delivered by local company Hale and Co Timber and Builders Merchant . We always like to try and use local companies and this time it was a wise decision. It was delivered in 24 hours and the skilful driver ( Adrian ) managed to crane …
Minister asked to step in over Forest of Dean college shambles
SAJID Javid, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has been asked to step in and sort out the ‘shambles’ surrounding plans for a new college campus in Cinderford. Frustrated by years of delays, West Dean Parish Council, which hopes to take over the current college site at Berry Hill, has written to Mr Javid asking him to …
New ‘protector of the forest’ elected in Forest of Dean
Rich Daniels, who was recently awarded an MBE for his services to the forest, is one of four verderers of the forest. The verderers’ role is to protect trees and wildlife in the district. They also form a court which meets four times a year. The role is for life. Mr Daniels said he was “elated” to win the show-of-hands …
Cinderford first to offer free wifi
Cinderford is the first forest town to offer free wifi to residents and visitors. The Town Council project will provide an hour free wifi each day to people in the Triangle at the heart of Cinderford. Free wifi will also be available in the Town Council offices and meeting rooms at the Belle Vue Centre. Since joining the council in …