The Arrival of Spring

K-College students at work on the lower bloc

We were lucky again with the weather

Spring was on its way and on March 21st a group of students from K-College Tunbridge Wells campus arrived to put in some good work.  After an introductory talk and a brief tour they set to work in three teams to finally clear the lower bloc of nut trees.

This team's bonfire had an interesting structure.   

There was the usual problem of smoke in the eyes, of course

 After their initial hard work......

..........the bonfire went really well.

This bonfire devoured piles of twigs and wands and prunings......

....and the girls look justifiably proud of their work.

              At the end of the morning an enormous pot of chilli con carne, provided by the College's        catering students, and spuds baked in the embers of  a bonfire were very welcome indeed.

spuds in foil - baked in the embers of a bonfire

What did the students think of the day?  Some had enjoyed it and would come back; others found it 'boring

and repetitive' - well, there's no denying that's what it is.  But if you like being out in the open air, enjoy the companionship and find some satisfaction in seeing the result of your work, then that's not too much to complain about.  We enjoyed their company and hope that more students from K-college will come and lend a hand at different times of the year.  Thank you K-College students and staff!

We hope to see you again!