Playing with my tractors

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18 September 2025

It’s autumn so time to cut the hedges. Luckily my next door neighbour is happy I take the large quantity of cutting to his field next door. So it gives me a chance to put my tractor to work (what it is meant to be used).

Enjoy using my tractor….

Robin Hood way

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13 September 2025

staying with friends in Nottingham. Off on a decent walk along the Robin Hood way with Steve and daughter Sophie to Southwell.

A very pleasant walk,bit of rain at first then lovely and warm.

Finished off with a nice pint nearertheir home.

Big Toys

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10 September 2025

Big thanks to JCB. The Men’s shed group continues to grow and we plan to double the space by buying and fitting out two containers.

Prior to buy them we need to prepare the group and move some old containers. This is where JCB comes into play.

Was allowed into the new £200k tele-handler, but sadly I need a lot of training before I could operate it.

So impressive how they just lift things…

Foraging….

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6 September 2025

Went to the AGM of the campaign for the protection of rural England (Staffordshire branch) which I am a trustee.

A charity which is doing its best to protect the beautiful English countryside.

After the AGM we went on a forage. My first. It was more interesting than I expected. Although I would be reluctant to pick wild mushrooms….