Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Tree Team was not present today, having been urgently called away to attend to an emergency arising from last night’s severe weather conditions. This unforeseen event required their immediate attention, temporarily halting ongoing activities at the site. In the absence of the Tree Team, Bruce continued to monitor and record the site’s progress. Using the drone, Bruce captured a new series of photographs that vividly illustrate the developments made so far. These images are valuable in assessing the condition of the area and provide a clear visual record of the recent work. Fortunately, the number of headstones damaged by the adverse weather is not excessively high. While some headstones were affected, it is apparent from the photographs that several of these exhibited signs of prior damage, which predated the tree falling on them. Although any damage is regrettable, it … Continue reading →

Progress Report: Continues On the third day of the Weeping Beech tree removal, the Tree Team returned to continue their work. Despite challenging weather conditions, with relentless rain pouring down, the team pressed on with the dismantling process. The day was marked by heavy rainfall, as captured in the photographs kindly provided by a member of FoSOC. These images reveal the difficulties faced by the team, working in wet and uncomfortable conditions. One of the main obstacles was the exceptional weight of the branches, which required careful handling. In addition, the main trunk of the tree remains, and as seen in the photos, it is extremely large and will likely present further challenges as the team continues their work. The Tree Teams came in again for remove further branches but are still waiting on the ‘Heavy Equipment’ back from repairs … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the ‘Tree Team’ began addressing the fallen ‘Weeping Beech’. Their efforts focused on clearing the smaller branches, but they were unable to manage the main trunk and the larger branches. These sections require the use of heavy equipment, which was not available during this initial phase. It is hoped that the team will return in the near future, equipped to tackle the larger branches and the main trunk. Their continued work will be essential in fully clearing the fallen tree. In the meantime, Bruce Larner has documented the current state of the fallen tree. He has taken several photos highlighting the smaller branches that have been cut. Notably, some of these images were captured using a drone, providing a unique perspective on the scene. Many thanks to Bruce for his efforts in photographing and sharing updates on the progress.