A wonderful work retreat again this year and despite some showers, the weather was very kind to us. The volunteers have completely weeded the garden, re-laid the wood chip path in the veg plot, re-gravelled the fairy circle and the seating area outside the group room windows, turned the compost, cleared cherry stones and leaves from the stone garden, weeded and tidied the kitchen yard and courtyard, replanted the hanging baskets, picked, de-stoned and frozen the plums, picked the blackcurrants for freezing, dug out various large invasive plants, removed the ivy that was choking the holly hedge, duvet covers mended, drawer liners made and much much more!
It was lovely working, eating and living together for the week – lots of fun and laughter and time to relax around Poulstone. We had story telling one evening and singing, and Ian Jarvis gave us a talk on the invaluable work going on in Bhopal, India where he has been working (http://www.spineworks.eu/en/3-months-in-bhopal.html for anyone interested in learning more).
Thank you everyone for such a great week and all your hard work. Here are some of you in action!
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Much love, Mel & Steve
Poulstone Court Retreat Centre
