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Continue reading →: Improvements to Library path
Today we have laid several tonnes of ballast to improve the path from the hydro intake dam to the Library. This route has been used over the recent years as a shortcut to the Library, and with the ever increasing footfall we have now laid a more appropriate surface. Bye…
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Continue reading →: Food safety inspection passYesterday our café was inspected by Ayrshire council’s Environmental Health department, and passed with flying colours. They were satisfied that we have all the necessary systems and procedures in place and that no remedial action is required.
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Continue reading →: You can stay the night
Campervans and motorhomes can stay the night in our lower car park for £10 per vehicle per night. There are toilets open all night next to the cafe and fresh drinking water is available from the tap on the corner of the larger outdoor shelter. NB When the cafe shuts…
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Continue reading →: Trees arrive for replanting
Four boxes of English oak, downy birch and hazel saplings have arrived from The Woodland Trust. These are mainly earmarked for the prepared area near the fire and amphitheatre, with a few being planted elsewhere. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and we can make a start at the weekend –…
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Continue reading →: Groundworks for our new sawmill have started
Work has started on levelling the ground where our chainsaw mill has been operating. The beams and planks milled so far will be used to construct a purpose-built shed to house a large. dedicated bandsaw or similar. We will then be able to make a start processing the hundreds of…
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Continue reading →: Preparing for Planting
Work has started on clearing and preparing the area around the fire and amphitheatre in readiness for planting new trees over winter. This area was originally larch planted around 1964 but a large number were either blown down or severely damaged during Storm Éowyn earlier this year. The timber has…
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Continue reading →: Dog “parking” now availableWe now have some hooks dotted around the café where you can secure your dog whilst you have something to eat or drink. Please remember that all dogs need to be on leads whilst in the café area during opening hours.
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Continue reading →: Making use of fallen treesFollowing on from Storm Éowyn earlier this year, some of the many larches around the library and firepit areas that were either completely blown over or had to be felled because they were leaning dangerously have been put to good use. As our café has become ever more popular and…