Click on this link to see archived posts before 2020... Archived Workdays
2014 - April - Friday 5th:
The group met on Friday morning to go along Netherstowe Lane and head to the Curborough Sprint Course.
They managed to reach and clean the algae and lichen off the sign at the junction with Eastern Avenue that now sits behind a fence inside a garden. Many of the signs were faded so were cleaned and or replaced, sadly most posts were leaning off the vertical but the group were unable to do anything about them. The team picked up 3 large bags of litter and are going to try and report all the potholes they came across.
2014 - February - Friday 9th:
It was rather damp today but even so, Diane and Alan ventured out with Hilary to do some jobs and “show her the ropes”.
The first job was to inspect Bird Street car park where LDC had removed the ivy covered dead tree that was obscuring the sign near the public toilets. Then they worked their way along NCN 54 to Eastern Avenue. On their way they noticed that the 'No Cycling' sign alongside Minster Pool has been 'amended' or "vandalised' making it look as though cycling is allowed, so that may need action. A number of faded signs were replaced and some others were cleaned. They also did a little guerrilla gardening, pruning ivy and trees that were obscuring signs next to Stowe Pool. Oh, and Hilary used the litter picker to remove something torn, black and elasticated that was dangling from one of the signs!
Well done everyone, a very productive day!
2024 - January - Friday 19th:
It was a new chapter for the group today and great start to the year. Not only because Diane organised the workday in brilliant style but also because thanks to Diane several new volunteers joined the group.
The new volunteers turned up on interesting bikes i.e. recumbents and a trike which was wonderful. This might have been the reason members of the public showed so much interest in the work being done and were of course made aware of Sustrans while chatting to the group.
Even though it was bitterly cold, nearly 2 hours were spent working from the A51 to Speakers Corner. During this time the group cleaned dirty signs and replaced some that were faded or damaged, plus they added a few more where the new volunteers suggested signage was a bit ambiguous. The group then pedalled up to the Insomnia café where they met Peter and Daphne for a debrief and some future planning over a cuppa.
2023 - June - Friday 9th
This month Pete, Daphne, Diane and Bob turned up for a gathering at the Kingfisher Cafe at Fradley Junction. The weather was so nice that they decided to sit in the shade outside for an enjoyable natter and refreshments of course, which included chips and even ice cream for some!
After the meet up Diane and Bob headed for a sign in Netherstowe Lane that Pete said needed clearing of vegetation. Well they found the sign Pete highlighted but it was OK as only the blank side was being hidden. However they spotted another sign nearby that did need some attention. After clearing the it of vegetation Bob also cleaned it using Diane's useful extending squeegee.
So it was an enjoyable natter at the cafe and a little job done afterwards, perfect!
2023 - May - Friday 12th:
The group had a lovely meet up at the Kingfisher Cafe, at Fradley Junction today. Daphne, Pete, Jean, Paul and Bob all managed to make it. In addition, Graham a friend of Bob's cycled all the way from Pelsall to pop in and say hello too. Unfortunately Diane and Margaret couldn't make it today but will next month with a bit of luck.
It was hoped the weather would be nice enough to sit outside but it wasn't, so it was decided to go inside instead. Various topics were discussed and it's no surprise given the groups average age health was one of them. However some Sustrans items were mentioned too, things like the recent road closure in the Sittles which Pete confirmed was due to the quarry works and was now open again.
Let's hope the weather will be kinder for next months meet up so that the group can sit outside and enjoy the canal boats going by.
2023 - April - Friday 21st:
A few weeks ago Diane said she had noticed the sign post on the NMA Link Route in Fine Lane, Fradley had been knocked over.
Well, Bob and his friend Steve took a look at it today. Steve who lives in Blackpool had only come to visit Bob and had no idea he would end up helping repair a Sustrans sign post lol. After a bit of digging the sign post was back in the ground and looking good. So although the group didn't have a meet up in April some work was done this month i.e. today thanks to Steve!
2023 - March - Friday 10th:
After missing the last couple of monthly gatherings the group finally managed to have one today. It was so nice meet up at the Dr Johnson pub again with Daphne, Pete, Margaret, Diane and Bob all managing to make it.
Unfortunately some were missing with Paul saying he had to be elsewhere and Jean being on a ski slope somewhere in Europe couldn't make it either.
2022 - December - Friday 9th:
For the last meet up of the year the group gathered at the Doctor Johnson pub in Netherstowe, Lichfield. Diane, Daphne, Pete, Margaret, Mick and myself all managed to make it for a lovely afternoon together.
The group talked about Sustrans things etc, reminiscing about workdays over the years especially when looking at some old photos. We had a right laugh looking at photos of Pete with his ladder carrying inventions... a stack truck he towed behind his bike and another idea of fixing a ladder to his pannier rack. That was many years ago but Pete's definitely still the groups inventor! Another laugh was when Bob couldn't remember what teas and coffees everyone wanted and had to make a list of the order lol.
Being so close to where most of the group live, the pub proved a good place to meet in the winter again, plus the food and drinks were good in a quiet room. So, we'll do the same in January!
2022 - November - Friday 11th:
It was lovely to meet up today, especially as the group were not able to meet in October. Pete, Daphnie and Bob were first to meet at the cafe, closely followed by Jean. After a while Diane arrived on her bike with a bag full of rubbish which she had collected during a litter pick on her way to the cafe. Well done Diane!
After a lot of chatting and putting the world to rights, Pete tried to show us the email he'd received from John Allan about cycling in Lichfield. Unfortunately Pete couldn't access his email so said he will forward it to the group in due course.
As we were about to leave the cafe Pete suggested the group meet up at the Dr Johnson pub next month as the winter months are colder and it's closer to those who live in Lichfield.
So, next month will be 1pm Friday 9th December at the Dr Johnson pub, Netherstowe, Lichfield.
Diane with a bag full of rubbish collected on her way to Fradley Junction
2022 - September - Friday 9th:
As in recent months, the group didn't manage to do any work, but they did have a lovely meet up at the Kingfisher Cafe at Fradley again.
Although Margaret, Mick, Jean and Paul couldn't make it, Pete, Daphne, Diane and Bob did. The group also had a surprise visit from Graham a friend of Bob's who cycled all the way from Pelsall to say hello.
Pete and Graham had a really interesting natter about their bikes and cycle tours over the years. Talking of bikes and cycle tours, Diane arrived on her new bike that she is about to use for her C2C adventure, good luck with that Diane and safe cycling!
Next month it will be more of the same, 1 pm Friday 14th October, Kingfisher Cafe, Fradley. However, Bob probably won't be able to make that meet up as he's got an appointment at the Q.E. Hospital in Birmingham.
2022 - August - Friday 12th:
It was great to have so many meet up today. Pete, Daphne, Mick, Margaret, Jean and Bob all turned up at the Kingfisher Cafe at Fradley Junction.
Although no work got done Pete did highlight the cycling issues raised by John Allan to Lichfield Council and how we might be able to support him. During the afternoon the group put the world and a lot of laughs too. Oh and the refreshments were lovely, especially the ice cream.
It's such a shame Diane and Paul couldn't make it but maybe next month hey. So, roll on 1pm Friday 9th September
2022 - July - Friday 8th:
Even though only Pete and Bob could make it for the meet up 'workday' today, it was lovely and a very useful one as well.
Pete arrived on his bike but Bob couldn't find a space to park at the Laughing Duck cafe so they decided to go to the Kingfisher café instead. It turned out to be a good move as the food was great and reasonably priced, the cutlery and utensils were the good old fashioned stuff and not throw away like the other café and the staff were very friendly. So based on that and the fact it's got indoor and outdoor seating Pete and Bob figured it made sense to make the Kingfisher cafe the venue next month.
As well as bathing in the sun and having a cuppa and bite to eat (plus an ice cream of course lol) Pete and Bob discussed the letter John Adams sent to the council about the state of cycling in Lichfield. Pete is going to follow in Bob's footsteps and email his thoughts about it. On a brighter note it was good to note that Tom has got the Lichfield volunteer advert put back on the Sustrans list. Hopefully it will bear fruit as the group certainly need new volunteers.
So, that's it for this month. Next month it will be 1pm at the Kingfisher cafe at Fradley Junction and hopefully another ice cream lol.
2022 - June - Friday 10th:
It was just Pete, Daphne and me for the meet up today as unfortunately others couldn't make. Hopefully in July Jean will be feeling better, Paul's knee will have improved and Diane will be back from Germany. Even though it was just Pete, Daphne and me at the meet up we had a nice cuppa and bite to eat, followed by Ice Cream, how naughty was that lol.
While at the café Pete showed me an email his friend John Adams's had sent to the council. John Adams really cares about the walking and cycling infrastructure around Lichfield, including NCN 54, hence his email to the council (one of many over the years).
The issues John raised about the Eastern Ave (NCN 54 Link Route) and Fradley (NCN 54) elements were spot on. As for the councils response, suffice to say it's the same as always and nothing will get done, Maybe Sustrans officials could give John some support, at least about the NCN 54 elements of his email, we'll see hey.
So, same date, time and place next month unless anyone fancies a different venue.
2022 - May - Friday 13th:
Well it might not have been a workday but it was defiantly a much needed meet up. Unfortunately Paul, Margaret and Mick couldn't make it but happily Diane, Jean, Daphne, Pete and Bob did. The weather was perfect for sitting outside the Laughing Duck canal side café and having a proper good old natter, oh and to watch the boats go by.
There weren't many Sustrans items to talk about as most of the route seems to be in reasonable order. As for the bits that aren't like Wood End Lane, Abnalls Lane and the city centre car park, the group have all but given up on trying to get something done about these nightmares. These items have been a bit like 'hitting your head against a brick wall" for many years with little support from Sustrans officials. So unsurprisingly, it's not what Sustrans volunteers want to do or should even have to do in the writers opinion.
Anyway, onwards and upwards, the intention is to meet up again at 1pm on Friday 10th June for another get together and maybe do a bit of work on the NCN if it's needed.
2022 - April - Friday 22nd:
After several months of not meeting up we finally managed to meet up at the Laughing Duck at Fradley Junction today. Unfortunately only Diane, Paul and Bob could be there but it was a lovely meet up all the same.
It was only going to be a meet up really but Diane suggested a few little jobs could be done on the way back to Lichfield and they were. Diane did most of the work, replacing stickers and cutting back vegetation. Bob helped a little bit by replacing a faded 54 sticker lol. After this Bob headed home and Diane carried on working and picked up a full bag of litter in Netherstowe Lane. Well done Diane!
Hopefully we can have a normal workday next month as a few things were spotted that need some attention. One of these being a signpost in Gorse Lane, the signs on it looked as though they had been deliberately whacked to twist the around.
A missing sign in Gorse Lane
A bag of litter collected by Diane
2021 - December - Friday 10th:
Pete, Daphne, Margaret, Mick, Diane and Bob all met up at the Dr Johnson pub in Lichfield today. Due to the weather and various other things the group just had a meet up. So, no work and no photos this month.
It was great that Pete brought his wife Daphne with him and having retired volunteers Margaret and Mick come along too was brilliant. So, although the group didn't do any work, it was lovely to meet up and just have a chat for a change.
2021 - November - Friday 12th:
Diane and Bob met up at the Dr Johnson pub as planned. After a chat and coffee they set off to do some work, thankfully with the weather looking quite good for the time of year.
The days task was to adjust a sign in Dam Street which had been reported as pointing the wrong way. Bob tried to adjust it but it was fixed far too well to do this without loosening the fixings. Which begs the question why was it pointing the wrong way if it was fixed so tight to the post... Strange!
After the sign in Dam Street was sorted Diane cleared vegetation from a sign in Reeve Lane. It's a sign that's always been a problem with vegetation. Maybe we could move it to a better sign post one of the days. Diane then continued with vegetation clearance plus litter picking on the 'shared use' path alongside Stowe Pool.
When Bob headed home Dianne decided to carry on litter picking up to Netherstowe, what a star! Unfortunately Bob completely forgot to take any photos of Diane's handy work but say's he'll try to remember next time lol.
2021 - October - Friday 8th:
Happily the meeting/workday went ahead today with Jean, Paul and Bob meeting up at the Laughing Duck cafe at Fradley Junction. They were joined by David who's a friend of Pete and a keen cyclist who's interested in what the group do. Unfortunately some were not able to make it due to other commitments. like Pete who had a hospital appointment.
After a very long meeting at the canal side cafe Paul, Bob and David decided to have a ride from Fradley to the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) using the NMA ‘link route’ to get there! As always it was a lovely ride with very little traffic through Fradley and little to none through the Sitttles up to the NMA.
Once at the NMA the group headed to the bike stands where the NMA have installed a plaque in recognition of the late Neil Harkness creating the NMA link route. Clearly just like the Sustrans volunteers, the NMA are very proud and passionate about the link route.
The volunteers can't think of any reason why the NMA link route has been taken OUT of the network. However, they can think of many reasons why it should be kept IN the network:
1 - The NMA is an extremely important and unique place with over 300,000 visitors each year, which includes top royalty and top ministers
2 - Neil Harkness (RIP), created the link route and there is a plaque at the NMA in recognition of this
3 - The Lichfield Rangers have put an enormous effort into this link route over the years
4 - Only a couple of years ago our group replaced and improved the signage along the NMA link route
5 - It's the quietest and safest section on the Lichfield Rangers patch
6 - It's got interesting locations at both ends, the NMA at one end and Fradley Junction with it's cafes, pub and canal at the other end
7 - It's an extremely well liked and well used route by locals as well as being an important link route to and from the NCN 5
The voluntees have been trying to find out why the NMA link route has been taken out of the network for about 12 months now, without success. The group feel that taking the link route out of the network was very disappointing, not being consulted was even more disappointing but not being able to get any feedback from Sustrans for 12 months is both disappointing and frustrating!
The Laughing Duck Cafe
2021 - September - Friday 10th:
This months workday was more a get together than a workday as there wasn't any work done. Having said that it was a very important and useful meeting. Even though some couldn't make it a lot did, Pete, Jean, Margaret, Mick and Bob all met at the Laughing Duck cafe, Fradley Junction. Pete even brought Daphne along with him which was great.
Fortunately the storm that was forecast didn't materialise while at the cafe and as some hadn't seen each other for a long time there was a lot to talk about. So, after putting the world to rights it was time to head home. Bob intended to do a bit of work in Gorse Lane on his way home but it started to rain so he carried on to Pelsall. However when he got to Pelsall the rain had stopped so he did a bit of vegetation clearance on NCN 5 there instead.
Meeting at the cafe at Fradley Junction seems to work well, so that's the plan for next month.
A cheerful chat in a tranquil setting
2021 - August - Friday 13th
Unfortunately only Diane and Bob could meet up for this months workday as others in the group had prior commitments today. Even so, the workday went ahead as planned with Diane and Bob meeting up by the Laughing Duck cafe at Fradley Junction.
After a chat and refreshments at the cafe Diane and Bob set off to do some work in Gorse Lane, Fradley. Bob turned a shared use sign around so that it was facing the correct way. Diane exposed a cycle marking on the shared use path, which is a job for next time with a brush and shovel. Then they cut back vegetation from the shared use path which included some big branches that were obscuring the NCN 54 sign near to Wood End Lane.
Although there didn't seem to be many tasks to do today, in the end the was and the two volunteers managed to get lots of things done.
Sign turned around and cycle marking exposed
2021 - July - Friday 9th:
Things were back to normal today, unlike the workday in June which got cancelled. So, Pete and Bob met up in Lichfield then cycled to Fradley Junction where they met Jean at the Laughing Duck Canalside Cafe.
One of the talking points at the cafe was the NMA link route which has been taken out of Sustrans network. It's something the group are keen to find out why and get re-instated. So, after a little chat and a cup of coffee Jean, Pete and Bob set off to check out the NMA link route. The link route was very quiet as usual and only needed a few jobs doing. One job was a signpost that had been hit and loose in the ground. Happily Jean came up with a great idea and it was soon sorted.
After checking the NMA link route Pete had to head home, A little later on Bob met up with Diane back at the Laughing Duck cafe where they enjoyed a cuppa and a bite to eat. After refreshments Diane and Bob set off back to Lichfield on NCN 54. Along the way they cleaned and adjusted some signs and cleared vegetation from other signs making them visible again.
All in all another interesting workday and one with the weather staying really nice for the volunteers.
NMA link route - A loose signpost.
NCN 5, Gorse Lane, Fradley.
2021 - May - Friday 14th:
It was a lovely workday today with Jean, Pete, Paul, Bob and Dave (Pete's friend) all joining in. Dave came along to see what's involved during a workday and seemed to like it.
The plan was to do a spring clean of the signs between Lichfield and Alrewas. However as well as cleaning lots of signs, some signs were re-aligned and some signposts straightened up. A signpost in Gorse Lane had even been dumped in the hedgerow, so the sign was removed and re-installed on a Sustrans post near Fradley Junction. When the group finally got to Alrewas it was getting very late so Jean, Pete and Paul had to head home. However Bob and Dave carried on to check the signs in Alrewas then popped into the William IV pub for a coffee, after which, they headed home too.
All in all a very successful workday with one of the highlights being able to see the WW2 Pillbox at Wood End Lane. It's something nobody knew was there until the HS2 clearance work recently exposed it.
2021 - April - Friday 9th:
The workday was attacked on two fronts today. Diane and Bob decided to do a litter pick and route check from Lichfield to Fradley. Pete on the other hand decided to check out the link route to Trent Valley Railway station.
Diane and Bob collected two bags of rubbish on their litter pick, then checked out reports about the cycle path in Wood End Lane being dug up. They found the cycle path was indeed being dug up to install a black underground duct. Happily to do this the contractors have had to cut back the brambles and resurface it from Gorse Lane to the Roxane depot.
So, after years of complaining about Wood End Lane and getting very frustrated at being ignored, out of sheer luck we've now got more than we asked for. All we ever wanted was the brambles cut back and the cycle path swept, now we've got the brambles cut back and the cycle path resurfaced, well half of it so far. Let's hope they go all the way to Netherstowe Lane with that duct!
Pete noticed more good news when he checked out the route at the Trent Valley Railway Station. To Pete's delight he found the entrance had been improved, the road widened, resurfaced and traffic calming measures installed, making it much safer for cyclists using the LTV link route.
Netherstowe Lane - Collected litter, mostly MacDonald's, which Diane has contacted them about
Wood End Lane - No brambles and a new surface - It's easy to see why the cycle path is needed!
2021 - March - Friday 8th:
Diane and Bob met up in Lichfield to do a litter pick along a section of NCN 54 today and decided to attack Netherstowe Lane, Curborough.
Bob had to leave at 3pm but Diane carried on and collected 2 more of bags after he left plus pulled out 4 car tyres from the hedge. It resulted in 7 bags of litter being collected on the day, most of which was from near the Curborough Sprint Course.
Todays effort was a follow up on the litter pick that the Lichfield Litter Legends completed last week, along with a bit of help from Diane. That litter pick resulted in the collection of 25 bags of litter!
Diane discovered fly tipping in the ditch which included a toilet pan
Not a pretty site
Last weeks effort by the Lichfield Litter Legends
2021 - January - Thursday 7th:
The first 'workday' of 2021 was very different to normal, mainly due the national restrictions but also the weather conditions on the workday planned for Friday.
Having seen the weather forecast for Friday Paul did a recce of the NCN on Thursday instead. Paul rode out to Fradley Junction and found the signage to be in good order. At Fradley Paul spotted a buzzard perched on a HS2 fence. No doubt the buzzard was wondering where all the trees had gone which were there before the HS2 contractors moved in! By chance, Paul met Diane and her friend in Lichfield which was a nice encounter.
Hoping it would be warmer on Sunday, Bob decided to wait until then before venturing out and did a recce of the NCN between Fradley and Alrewas. Bob found the signage to be fine apart from some signs which will need a spring clean.
Paul says the image quality is poor but he was lucky to get the photo at all due to the lighting conditions
2020 - December - Friday 11th:
Unfortunately some volunteers couldn't make it for the groups last workday of the year. However Diane and Bob did meet up as planned by the Nags Head pub in Burntwood.
It was a beautiful winters day and perfect for the planned litter pick along Nether Lane in Burntwood. Armed with litter pickers and litter bags the two volunteers cleared all of the litter in the lane apart from some in a ditch which they couldn't reach.
After a few hours and lots of bags full of rubbish Diane and Bob headed home. Luckily Bob had his car with him to take all the bags of rubbish to the local tip. Diane left on her bike with a litter box on the pannier rack and picked up more litter on her way home, which included 3 “saucy” magazines that she quickly binned.
2020 - November - 13th:
Happily it was lovely weather today. However, due to the lockdown the volunteers had to work in pairs. So, Diane and Pete worked as one pair and Paul and Bob the other pair.
Diane and Pete did a great job on the LTV link route. They cleaned and replaced signs plus added a new one at the station where they spotted a new cycle rack. Diane also collected two lots of litter in her bike container! Paul and Bob did some useful work too on NCN 54 between Netherstowe and the A51. They cleaned signs, replaced signs, added a new one at Stowe Pool and even re-aligned some metal signs on posts.
Unfortunately Bob forgot to take any photos of the work he did with Paul, so all Bob's got to prove it is some muddy ladders lol. However. Diane did take photos of the work they did on the link route, so luckily there's some of the workday.
LTV station cycle stand with maintenance stand, tools and pump
2020 - October - Friday 9th:
Today's workday almost didn't happen as Bob forgot it was the second Friday of the month. Then Bob realised it was the second Friday so tried to ring everyone in a panic! Fortunately Paul was free so the workday went ahead.
When Paul and Bob met it started to rain but they managed to do something. They recovered a sign near to Stowe Pool and fitted it to a post in a much more important location by the Tesco Express. It's something that's been needed for years as it was so easy to miss the turning without a proper sign there.
While going along the shared use path between the Tesco Express and Stowe Pool Paul and Bob noticed hardly any signs on the posts. So, maybe that's a job for next month or perhaps improving the signs on the link route to the NMA?
2020 - September - Friday 18th:
Not so much a workday today, more of a one off job putting up a permanent sign in Park Road, Alrewas. It's been needed ever since we did the re-route in Alrewas and something we noticed again on our workday in Alrewas last week. Knowing that SCC would say they don't have the money for new signs, instead of asking SCC for the new sign we recycled one that wasn't really needed in Fradley.
The sign in Park Road looks great and so much better than the temporary signs which we removed. The new sign should help to stop people going straight on over the bridge and getting lost.
While working away we met a really nice man called Bob who lives in Alrewas who offered be our eyes and ears around Alrewas and even help when possible. So, we're going to keep in touch with Bob.
2020 - September - Friday 11th:
After not having had a workday since March, the volunteers finally managed to have another one today. Happily the weather was good which made the day an enjoyable one. Interestingly on the way up to Lichfield Paul spotted some work done to the landslip in Abnalls Lane, so took a photo of it.
As for the workday, it was decided that the signage in Alrewas needed attention the most. So, the main task of the day was to fit temporary signs, mostly on some new lampposts as the signs on the old ones were now missing. Quite a lot of vegetation needed to be clipped back too in a few places, especially on the A51 track through to Daisy Lane.
In addition, to helping with the signage and vegetation in Alrewas, Paul went to sort out a low tree branch on the A38 which was making it difficult to pass underneath.
Alrewas
2020 - March - Friday 13th:
Unfortunately only Diane and Bob could make it today. However, the workday went ahead as planned all the same, the plan being to sort out signposts in Eastern Avenue and Netherstowe Lane.
Diane and Bob went to do the ones in Eastern Avenue first and managed to straighten the leaning signpost fairly easily. The other signpost was a bit more difficult as it had been dragged 25 yards from its half filled in hole but after a bit of digging the signpost was back where it should be and upright again! Diane and Bob then went to Netherstowe Lane where they sorted out two more leaning signposts and cut the hedge back around another one. One signpost got the better of them though and no amount of pushing could make it upright. As they say "you can't win them all". After a lot of digging, pushing, shoving and cutting branches back on behalf of the Highways Department, Diane and Bob called it a day.
Before heading home Diane pointed out that the second Friday in April is Good Friday, so we'll need to think about re-arranging the next workday for another Friday.
2020 - February - Friday 14th:
This months workday had a bit of a twist to it. Bob turned up at Pete's house at 1pm closely followed by Jean. They waited until about 1.20 pm and assumed nobody else was coming. With that in mind they decided on a change of plan and instead of checking the route to the A51 they decided to check the route to Fradley. Unfortunately Diane was running late and went looking for the group along the original route and in the Dr Johnson pub. On refection the change of plan wasn't such a good idea, sorry about that Diane!
On the way up to Fradley Jean and Bob spotted a signpost in Netherstowe Lane that had been hit. This is a job for a day when a couple of strong volunteers can get it upright again. The other thing Jean and Bob noticed was... you guessed it, a lorry parked on the shared use path in Wood End Lane! Diane was far more productive and while trying to track down the elusive group, cleared a large branch beside the A51 and moved it into the hedge.
With a bit of luck we'll be better organised next time and have more to report and some photos to post on here too.
2020 - January - Friday 10th:
Pete and Bob met up today for the first workday of 2020! Unfortunately Jean and Paul weren't feeling well enough to join in today and Diane was in Wales looking after her family.
After a little chat Pete's house, Pete and Bob set off to do a recce of the LTV Link Route. Happily there was very little to do apart from cleaning a few signs and putting up extra temporary signs at two locations. After an hour or two the rangers headed back to Pete's house for a cuppa and a bite to eat.
At Pete's house the subject of the Lichfield local Plan came up. Residents are being asked for their views on preferred options for this. The consultation ends on Jan 24th so there is little time to comment regarding our views on NCN maintenance/development etc, NCN 54 through Minster car park is one example. Pete felt we need to get together with other cycling groups about this, Lichfield Recycle etc.
Crossfield Road - Looking towards LTV Station
Crossfield Road - Looking away from LTV Station
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