Hedge Laying At Pole Bank

My thanks once again to David Barlow and The Friends Of Pole Bank Hall for this video showing some of The Friends having a lesson in Hedge Laying.

More from Pole Bank

Another video kindly sent in by email for used all to see and enjoy the on going work to get Pole Bank Grounds up to speck.



Pole Bank Hall Cheshire, is also a Facebook Group which some might find an interesting place page to view what is happening and when. Hopefully some might want to join in the good work.

My thanks to David Barlow for the video.

Pole Bank Video

Another great video from Dave Barlow (Friends Of Pole Bank) . It will always be my pleasure to see items coming in from Pole Bank. Dave sent this in a while back now when the site was not being updated... and for that I am sorry for the delay. Anyhow sit back and enjoy the film.

I had intended to go to Pole Bank last week with my camera and get some recent shots but could not make it on the day. I will however get there and take pictures to seeing how the work as now blended back into its surroundings.

Thanks again Dave  

Friends Of Pole Bank

Thank you to Dave Barlow for sending in another great video of the on going restoration work in the grounds of Pole Bank Hall

Dave says that Pole Bank played a big part in his development as a young lad and he's sure it did with many others who lived around Gee Cross. Dave and the others are putting in quite a bit of work in restoring the grounds and pond. Dave thinks its a pity many of today's kids don't experience the old lifestyles of rope swings, building a dam, climbing a tree!, looking for birds nests, collecting conkers and all the rest of it on long hot summer days with good mates.

I took part in all those activities and more, and Pole Bank played a big part in my younger days so I am more than pleased to be able to show the video's  and keep folk updated about what is being done by the Friends Of Pole Bank group. Well done to all involved in this cause. 

Here's a few pictures I took of the place a while back.

I have many pictures of Pole Bank taken over a number of years now but I can find most of them... I will keep looking. In the mean time here are a few of the many birds to be found in the woods and gardens.

Robin  ‎January ‎2005

Thrush  March ‎2009

Siskin    ‎March ‎2009

Great Tit   ‎March ‎2009

Greater Spotted Woodpecker  ‎November ‎2008

When I come across others I will add them or save them for another post.

Friends of Pole Bank

Below is a superb video from Dave Barlow 

and the Friends of Pole Bank.

 

Over to Dave...

"Hi Hydonians....You might be interested in this short promotional video featuring some of the work carried out by 'Friends of Pole Bank'  We are a fledgling group and any new members who are willing to pick up a brush, spade or perhaps do some litter picking will be welcome. We usually meet the first Sunday every month as a minimum.

We've had the solid support of Councillor Philip Fitzpatrick behind the Group, he has obtained funding for us and organised renovation of pathways into the woods and restoration of the damaged stone bridge also within the woodland. Of course in these times where services are having to be curtailed funding has its limits and so we are constantly looking at new ways to raise money as there are many projects that could be carried out at Pole Bank.

The pond itself is one of the main breeding grounds for amphibians in the area however since it was dredged in early 2010 there has been a marked drop in the water level due to some leakage. We managed to locate this leak a month or so ago and thanks to repairs carried out by Tameside Engineers we are hopeful that the water level should now increase substantially.

                                

(For any closet Cliff Richard fans the music on this one should get at least one foot tapping!)

Dave Barlow"

Thanks so much to all concerned for making Pole Bank a lovely place to visit and, of course, to Dave for the video and information. :)