We had a very successful bonfire on the Orchard at the weekend. The volunteer team did a great job in getting rid of much of last year's blackthorn brash left over from the land clearance work.
The careful techniques of fire lighting espoused by Ray Mears were avoided. We've found the most effective method is chop up a wooden pallet, add rubber carpet underlay or plastic bags then install this in the heart of the pile before lighting. Once the fire takes hold just about any branch will be quickly consumed.
Edit: 06/03/2016
We had a similar bonfire session this weekend (a week later). it's bit like a solid three hour work-out in the fitness gym with much bending, lifting, pulling and walking between the piles of branches and the bonfire.
The activity was blessed with a visit from the Committee who wanted to meet the management and the volunteers. The Management welcomed the Committee and told them it was impossible to value the work of the volunteers too highly. The new rules were unanimously agreed by those present, including a new uniform for the volunteers. Bullace Gin refreshments were served to all.
Edit: 06/03/2016
We had a similar bonfire session this weekend (a week later). it's bit like a solid three hour work-out in the fitness gym with much bending, lifting, pulling and walking between the piles of branches and the bonfire.
The activity was blessed with a visit from the Committee who wanted to meet the management and the volunteers. The Management welcomed the Committee and told them it was impossible to value the work of the volunteers too highly. The new rules were unanimously agreed by those present, including a new uniform for the volunteers. Bullace Gin refreshments were served to all.
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