With the 2001 trip cancelled due to Foot and Mouth, this was the
group's first visit to North Devon for a couple of years. We stayed in the
village hall at Taddiport and worked on a path linking a campsite to the
Tarka Trail at Smytham Manor. The main task was to construct a boardwalk
on either side of a footbridge, over some muddy ground. There were also
some path repairs. We didn't quite have time to complete the work, but
everyone was very pleased with the results of the weekend's
labours. We also got to use a selection of exciting new tools!
The pub
in Taddiport was well patronised and the hall promoted some interesting
sleeping arrangements! The trip also produced a near torrent of
submissions for the quotes board...
| Bed 'construction' at Taddiport village hall quickly became all the rage! |
The bridge area before work started |
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| A bit of healthy destruction! |
Rosie the dog plays fetch with another small tree |
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| Ally poses for a cheesy photo |
A prize is on offer for explanations of what Ruth is doing here... |
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| Ruth 2 tries to realign her eyes |
Shaun's mummy was going to be very annoyed with him |
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| James demonstrates another of his cunning stunts with a wheelbarrow |
"I think these posts are just a bit wonky" |
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| Industrious workers on the wet side of the bridge |
Some stones getting laid by Shaun (how rude) |
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| Quite possibly the most bizarre game in the world |
Shaun attempts to blow out the candles on his birthday cake |
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| Sunday morning in Taddiport |
It must have been a chilly night for Shaun |
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| The posts are finally in on the dry side |
Gemma and Shaun's day of chiseling pays off |
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| Two BUCG stalwarts on the boardwalk |
Weight testing at the end of the weekend |
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Photos supplied by Al.
