Between the back of the Barn and the vegetable plot there is a ditch. This ditch is gradually being dug out as it is a source of valuable building material (clay). So, whereas we used to be able to jump over the slight depression, there is now a sizeable drop. We had to bridge it!
Two volunteers in the space of two or three hours managed to clear the site of several small tree stumps, dig out slots in each bank, move railway sleepers from the front of the Barn (that muddy path was very slippery!), drop them into position and pack earth back round them.
Our thanks to Roger who donated the sleepers, we now have a very serviceable and durable bridge and, with the planned addition of handrails, suitable for use by people of all ages and physical abilities.
If you’d like to try our bridge then why don’t you pay us a visit? Come along any Wednesday, we are SW of Mill Road, Battisford or visit our website www.orchardbarn.org.uk or phone 01473-658193.