Cliff Clearance - Job Done

Perfect weather greeted members of Gunfleet Sailing Club when they turned-up last Saturday 22 February for the annual cliff clearance.  Armed with loppers, hedge-trimmers, secateurs, and saws the group cut-back the tamarisk around the Club.  Assisted by Tendring District Council, which provided a shredder and an operator, the branches were speedily turned into mulch.  Rear-Commodore Jon Meggison, and Cadet Rear-Commodore Daisy Swinbourne ensured the helpers were supplied with hot drinks throughout the day and, at lunchtime, provided beans on toast for everyone. 

Blue skies and sunshine made the cliffs a real suntrap and it was a pleasure to both work on the cliffs and catch-up with old friends at the same time.  Work continued after lunch and by 3:00 p.m. the site was cleared and tidy, ready for the Club’s Work Weekend on 15 & 16 March; and then.....it’s on with the sailing.