To coincide with CITO week I have organised in association with the Mugdock Park Rangers a rhoddie bash from 10.45am till 1pm on Saturday the 24th September within the park grounds. The task will involve removal of the invasive Rhododendron species, this will include sawing down mature Rhoddies, lopping or sawing the branches in to smaller more managable sizes to be burnt on site during the event, moving cut material to fire site (usually only a few metres) also feeding the fire, or possibly two fires if you fancy that, so a few wee different tasks on the day, should be something to suit everyone, swap about jobs too no problem.
The chosen area is good and dry underfoot but decent stout footwear advised, can be a bit of a mucky task if wet weather but otherwise relatively clean. You will be given a quick tool and safety talk at the start of the event by a park Ranger. All tools and gloves are provided.
Meet at the front of the visitor centre by the metal ramp at 10.45am to then proceed to the site which is about a three or four minute walk away, I will meet and greet you at the visitor centre.
***Unfortunately children under 16 are not permitted to attend the event due to sharp tools and a fire, if you have a child nearing that age and wish to attend then please contact me first and we may be able to have an arrangement.***
There is the stables cafe within the courtyard at the visitor centre for refreshments open all day from 10am. Please wear old clothes and bring plenty of drinking water if you work near the fire, it gets very hot.
Look forward to seeing you.