Today was all about the by-wash. Once Gordon had roused himself from his slumbers and delivered the necessary tools and mixer the volunteers were able to crack on.

But first, Christina, Jan and Andy started on the arduous task of reclaiming the grassy bank from the grip of bramble, buddleia and weed.

Lining the by-wash fell into a well-practised routine. Lance mixed, Phil delivered, John Gw & Andy fetched the stones and everyone else concreted them in place. Diane had not laid a single brick before today but soon got the hang of it under Gordon’s expert tuition.

Tea was taken on site, with superb scones and cakes provided by Jan.

And finally, Paul came up with a second, amusing video.