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We are again planning to carry out some regular maintenance in and around East and West Hanney this year.
We plan to work from 09:00 until noon, and as usual, the location will depend upon what needs to be done. Please add these dates to your diaries. It would be great if everyone could do at least one session during the year as it then spreads the load out.
*** Venue and work details will be advised each month by email to subscribers of our E-newsletter ***
We are looking for volunteers to organise each weekend, so please contact us via the contact form or email Clive Manvell: clivemanvell664@gmail.com or call 01235 868216; 0796 4144 109.
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Saturday 21st of February
Details to be confirmed.
Saturday 17th of January
Despite the overnight rain and wet forecast for this morning we had a turnout of fourteen volunteers who worked hard in the sunshine to improve areas of Ebbs Lane following the widening and deepening undertaken by contractors recently. The task was to remove rubble, other stones and large pieces of vegetation buried under the spoil removed from the ditches. The opportunity was also taken to clear mud from the road and to re-align and clear the existing grips so that the surface water in the road can now flow into the ditches. Culverts were also drain-rodded to clear vegetation and mud which had collected in pipe entries and exits. We left the area better prepared for the re-seeding which will be sown in early March when it will be warmer for good germination and early growth. Further improvements are planned before then as the areas dry out and settle. We were joined by Helen S and Sue T with freshly baked Orange and Almond Cake, biscuits, teas and coffees, so a huge thank you to them along with Jason K, Peter Msole, Ian G, Dickon G, Tim G, David S, Roger F, Keith C, Lamorna Z, Phil M, Alastair J, Paul S, Mick M and Clive M.
The opportunity was also taken for a small task force, led by Keith C, familiarising the Flood Group with the recently acquired Flexguard flood barrier. The barrier has been very generously funded by donations for EHPC, Hanney News, Hanney Community Shop and Flood Group funds. A limited but successful trial was completed identifying where and how to deploy this asset. Protocols are now being developed to ensure rapid communications with affected residents and businesses, develop alternative access and effective road closures should it be needed. Hopefully, we never have to deploy it but we are much better prepared in 2026 than we were in 2023 and 2024, should the need arise.
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