Wednesday, 9 February 2011

Muddy Boots

Wednesday 9th 9:20pm
Just a reminder that we supply a huge bucket of water and a brush in front of the toilets for the purpose of cleaning boots.  Please use it, rather than the sinks in the loos which then require unblocking.
Thank you!

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

The word is out

Tuesday 8th 2:20pm
We've now had articles in local and national press as well as radio interviews on Radio Devon (thanks hubby for doing it when I wasn't here) and Radio Bristol (thanks 2nd in command Daphne and well done on doing your first one!).  The sun is shining and there have been lots of people walking around the village as well as visiting the snowdrops. 
If you are planning to visit, we suggest coming during the week and avoiding half term if possible purely for parking reasons, but if you can only come on a weekend or during half term please bear with us whilst we sort out queues and direct drivers!  It would also be appreciated if you could have the correct change for the bus fare as it speeds the process up a bit - £4 adults, £3 Senior Citizens, £2 children 5 - 15 years old.  Thank You!

Monday, 7 February 2011

Machines!

Monday 7th 4pm
The rain has eased off but it's still windy, however this was the least of our worries today! 
One of my staff found a large amount of glass on the road in the
valley, no reason for it to be there and no other evidence of a mishap, but fortunately he was able to clear it all up before the buses arrived -
thanks Shaun!
Later on one of the buses broke down (not a puncture!).  Fortunately it wasn't in the valley, or worse still, going down Drapers Way.  A substitute arrived promptly and normal service resumed. 
I'd rather this sort of thing happened now than on a busy weeked or during the half term holidays.....
Onwards and upwards.

Sunday, 6 February 2011

Park and Ride is underway

Sunday 6th February 9:10am
Many people ignored the wind and rain and enjoyed a walk through the woods or a bus ride to see the snowdrops. Positive feedback regarding the welcome tea and cake on returning to the village as well as the cheery folks in charge of the information trailer and the bus drivers.
It is quite sticky on the paths so please remember wellies or walking boots!

Saturday, 5 February 2011

WindyStart

It's 8am and the wind is howling but the snowdrops will be nice and snug in the valley awaiting the first visitors of the park and ride scheme.  Don't forget your camera, wellies and hat!

Friday, 4 February 2011

Visit if you can!

Stop Press.....
The very latest news from the valley is that the snowdrops are looking stunning even though they are not yet fully out.  Don't forget your camera!

Scheme starts Saturday 5th February

What a difference a day makes.  It's blowing a gale here in Wheddon Cross but don't worry, the snowdrops are safe in their snug valley - far too sensible to grow up here!  The plants are showing their white tips nicely but have yet to bloom in full however the forrecast suggests that we'll have sunny spells on Saturday and Sunday afternoons which the snowdrops will love.
Don't forget to bring a few pennies to purchase our greetings cards, postcards, shopper bags, the Exmoor Magazine and hopefully some potted snowdrops grown by Cutcombe First School's gardening club.  All proceeds go towards the scheme to ensure it's future. 
The park and ride buses start at 10:30am on Saturday 5th February so we hope to see you soon!