Ash 'bowled' over?

One half of the split Ash trunk astride the Pleasure Grounds fence

Tractor supporting Ash to pull it back over the fence

Wednesday was spent with Mike and James in the 'bowling alley' adjacent to the Pleasure grounds Sherborne. Some dispute  exists as to where the 'bowling alley' name came from with the Americans { second world war} making their claim and a document from the 19t century seemingly referencing it also. Anyway a part of an ash tree had split apart in this area and needed prompt attention before either the fence or cattle using the pasture were put at risk. The tractor with large trailer, 4x4 and full compliment of chain, pole, silky and other saws were all needed to carry out the task. Access was via ewe pen and several gates so not an easy journey. With some careful, skilful  chain and pole saw use combined with the tractor the split trunk{s} of the ash was safely brought to ground with no damage to the fence or us! All the brash was tidily piled up on the Pleasure grounds side of the fence and the wood blocked up and placed in the trailer. A full mornings work and hopefully the farmer appreciative of the work done.

Toby first to respond, for a change

No news on Barn owl boxes at Greystones today so took the 'boys' to Leckhampton Hill.