Beach Track Closed until further notice
The beach path is closed until further notice. The recent heavy rain has caused a further landslip and the path is currently completely impassable. Signs will be put up to warn people and we will monitor it on a regular basis and make repairs when it is sensible to do so.
Estate roads open
I hope you will join me in saying a huge thank you to Barry Moore for organising and managing the programme of works for the resurfacing of the roads. The work was completed earlier this week and the results are excellent, the drains have been raised, new speed humps have been installed and the bridle path and main drive look transformed.
And so we enter 2024, the 10th year of Home Rule!! Yes, if you were here 10 years ago – that was the time we took the plunge – Allhallows negotiated the deal, raised the funds and purchased the bulk of Rousdon Estate as it exists today. In these last 10 years and thanks largely to our volunteers, the Estate has been transformed. Trees have come down, new trees have been planted, walls have been pointed, fences have been fixed, the roads have had some resurfacing, the filtration plant has been tended (with love I know), the woodland walks have been robbed of their invasive laurel and surfaced with precious chippings, the beach track has been secured, and a few more plots have been purchased since.
The Board of Directors meet every two months to manage this evolving process. We are blessed with people who contribute tirelessly to making this place better – and it shows. Thank you.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to new residents who have moved here in the last few months. If you, or anyone reading this piece, would like to join one of the volunteering groups please let us know – I know some of you already have.
Recent storm damage has adversely affected a number of mature trees on the Estate and it will take some weeks to clear the debris entirely. If you see any trees which you think might be dangerous after this wild weather, please do contact Adrian Littler at The Farmhouse.
We have just agreed a further term with Nick and Anne Collier for the Farm Tenancy, that is the agreement by which the Colliers pay a tenancy to farm and keep sheep or cattle on parts of the Estate. And we would like to give a big vote of thanks to them and their team for all the work they do on the Estate.
Tree down on Ladies walk.
Keeping to the speed limit on the estate is crucial for everyone's safety. By driving within the designated limit, we reduce the risk of accidents and protect pedestrians, children, and other residents. Let's prioritise safety and adhere to speed limits.
A Fossil Code and Recording Scheme for the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve.
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