Welcome to news and views about the ancient fuel allotment of Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp in Oxfordshire. Now a woodland and wildlife haven, it welcomes visitors and extra hands to continue a coppicing tradition dating back to mediaeval times.
Saturday, 20 November 2021
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Saturday, 23 October 2021
David Rees demonstrating the fascinating art of splitting lengths of ash in readiness for making a rustic gate. Several of those watching were encouraged to have a go with great success. Several of the ash trees in Weaveley Furze were too close together so it was an ideal opportunity to thin them and use the wood for the gate.
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