Ever since the fire, which severly damaged our visitor centre back in March, it's true to say we've struggled at times to keep our peckers up! But yesterday marked another significant step along the road to recovery. To some people this may not seem important but to others it means the nature reserve is alive and well and not about to buckle in the face of adversity.
What is it that's had such an uplifting effect?
Our RSPB Sandwell Valley modular board!
Yesterday our usual Friday work party volunteers, in particular Paul & Barry, re-instated the modular board similar to those seen on many RSPB reserves throughout the country. This may seem trite, but to those close to the reserve it's another sign of life!
Since March our volunteers have battled on working despite the obvious difficult working conditions. These have not been enough to deter them and the reserve continues to be an oasis of wildlife.
A big thank you from Lee and I to all those who have contributed to the on-going recovery of Sandwell Valley nature reserve.
See you on the reserves,
Best regards,
Chris Edwards
As a new member of the online 'community' I hope you don't mind if I send you a line or two in belated reply. On behalf of all the visitors to Sandwell I want to say a huge thank you to staff and volunteers for keeping going after such a horrible event. It is still great, and important, to be met with a friendly greeting and news of what's about on the reserve.
Keep it up - you are all appreciated, even if we forget to tell you.
I look forward to seeing the rebuilding of the visitor centre and hope that the new version is even better than the old.