by Robin Whalley | Aug 14, 2023 | Walling Diary
DSWA Lancashire Branch Training Course, Crompton Moor Another full course for the weekend and held at Crompton Moor where we were well looked after by The Friends of Crompton Moor (TFCM) hosts Bob Kenworthy and John Hudson. TCFM had prepared a lovely flat site and...
by Robin Whalley | Aug 7, 2023 | Walling Diary
Storm Anthoni and a forecast for persistent heavy rain in the morning was ignored, in fact it was a pleasant day with a bit of drizzle as we got back to Marsden. Great company, two lovely packhorse bridges and lunch to look forward to – what’s not to like? The...
by Robin Whalley | Jul 30, 2023 | Walling Diary
The Royal Lancashire Show 21st – 23rd July Thinking about this weekend now always reminds me of the ‘80’s pop band Wet Wet Wet because the three days at the show can be legitimately described as wet, wet, wet and then some. On the first day, Friday, the advance...
by Robin Whalley | Jul 10, 2023 | Walling Diary
Walling Report July 2023 Date: 9th July 2023 Location: Ridge Farm, Diggle Conditions: Sunny and warm. Objective: Take down and rebuild a 12m and 15m section of wall. It was an excellent turnout at Ridge Farm, with several new faces joining the regulars at the practice...
by Robin Whalley | Jul 1, 2023 | Walling Diary
Sunday 25th June saw the annual Saddleworth Show held once again at Well-i-hole, Greenfield and a team of eleven volunteers turned out ably led by our President Carl Watson with accompanying support from our National Chairman and Branch Secretary, Paul Clayton and...
by Robin Whalley | Jun 12, 2023 | Walling Diary
Walling Report June 2023 Date: 11 June 2023 Location: Ridge Farm, Diggle Conditions: Sunny & extremely hot. Objective: Take down and rebuild a 15m section of wall. It was an excellent turnout at Ridge Farm, with 16 Wallers attending the practice meet. The...
