Surprise, surprise.  After all the dire warnings about the weather for today it's actually bright and sunny with a warm southerly breeze this morning.  Ideal fishing conditions.  We are due a stiffer wind later but one can only wait and see what turns up.

We had a very good trip up to Low Birkwith yesterday with an enthusiastic bunch of students who seemed genuinely eager to tackle the rather difficult fencing job at Nanny Carr's.  Consequently I have sent a detailed bid in to YDMT seeking grant funding to do the whole 500 yard stretch including tree planting at the foot of Cam Beck to stabilise the bank here, provide cover and create a small wooded area that will improve the landscape at this point.  We await their decision.

What we will need is a bit of professional advice from an expert fencer when it comes to doing the job.  So if anyone knows someone suitable who would give a few hours for free please let me know.

Ian