Chalet Safety Area.

Something just had to be done this year to the access to the HQ chalet for people who use wheelchairs that come driving. The old concrete has suffered a decade of heavy well-shod horses passing up and down a slightly too steep ramp for access in and out of the yard and the roots of the precious Ash tree had caused the concrete to lift and break up. In fact the ramp was decidedly dangerous for wheelchair users, besides being very hard work getting up & down to the chalet.

Here's a pictorial record of the various stages of the Mike Holland operation.

Enter Mike Holland, a local contractor, with two strong lads!

A major root from the Ash Tree that had caused the old concrete to lift had to be cut off in order to achieve the required slope of a minimum of 1:12 for wheelchair users. Fingers crossed the tree will survive - it provides useful shade on hot days.



At last the Ash tree is out in leaf - there's still life inspite of being minus a very large root. All the Ash trees around here were very late coming into leaf this year.
We receive high praise from all who visit now.
We like to offer everyone more than just a half hour carriage drive, so we actively encourage visitors to stay for drinks of tea or coffee, socialise and enjoy their visit to the Ash Tree Stables.