The activity was concentrated on the stretch of the Cheriton Stream from the first bridge over the B3046 to Cheriton Green itself. This is the part of the stream sourcing in the pond behind Malthouse Farm. The river has become clogged with weed which is severely interfering with the downstream flow.
The upper section of the stream was severely clogged with weed.
A second channel was being created next to the retaining wall.
Forcing the weeds away from the wall.
Almost completed the initial movement of the weeds and the two channel creation to permit the stream to flow properly again..
Section by the Green is also full of weeds – taken from bridge upstream from Curates’ Bridge..
Peter lifting a load of weed from the river bed to the bank.
The air was getting humid and work became rather hot.
Pulling the weeds off the bank for collection and disposal.
The quantity of weed is well shown – taken from Curates’ Bridge.
There was a considerable quantity of weed requiring disposal.
