Plumstead Pond Restoration
18-MAR-2008
This will soon all be cleared to give free access to the village pond. The work is due to start shortly and more images will be posted as it progresses.
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
02-SEP-2009
Beginning of Renovation Day 2
08-SEP-2009
Day 6
Really strange where some people choose to walk on a sunny day!!!
08-SEP-2009
Day 6 (David takes an early bath)
08-SEP-2009
Day 6
Whilst dredging the pond at Plumstead Green workman were alarmed to uncover possibly the living accommodation of the long talked about Plumstead Beast. Judging by the lower legs, scientists reckon it is some form of early aquatic life left over from the last ice age!!!
09-SEP-2009
Day 7
Not much changed in the pit but the surrounding area has now been flattened. It is a large area for sure.
09-SEP-2009
Day 7
I`m told that part of this bramble hedge will be removed ready for a new fence and some new native hedging.
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Showing the new silt trap that will filter the water running off of the road.
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Showing the new silt trap that will filter the water running off of the road.
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Showing the new silt trap that will filter the water running off of the road.
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Showing the new silt trap that will filter the water running off of the road.
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Image shot in infrared black and white
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Image shot in infrared black and white
10-SEP-2009
Day 8
Image shot in infrared black and white showing the new silt trap.
11-SEP-2009
Day 9
The groundwork finished, showing the wide expanse of the area.
11-SEP-2009
Day 9
Showing where the old brambles were removed making room for the proposed new fence and hedge planting.
11-SEP-2009
Day 9
Showing the position of proposed new gateway.
11-SEP-2009
Day 9
View from the road showing the position of the proposed new fence and hedge and the position of the new gateway.
25-SEP-2009
The Fence Begins
16-OCT-2009
Fence Completed
16-OCT-2009
Fence Completed
The start of the fill up!
16-OCT-2009
Sweet Chesnut Tree Shedding it`s Autumn Fruit on the Banks of the Renovated Plumstead Pond
16-OCT-2009
Vehicular Entrance Gate In New Fence
16-OCT-2009
Pedestrian Entrance Gate in New Fence
31-OCT-2009
Starting to Fill Up
31-OCT-2009
Filling Up
A Weekend of Heavy Rain is Forecast Which Should add to the Level
03-NOV-2009
Shame that water isn`t in the pond:-)
12-NOV-2009
Still quite a long way to go
12-NOV-2009
A view of the new additional fence
12-NOV-2009
A view of the inner fence that encloses the pond area
12-NOV-2009
A view of the inner fence that encloses the pond area
12-NOV-2009
The level appears to have halted of late
20-DEC-2009
Plumstead Pond after Snow
20-DEC-2009
Plumstead Pond after Snow
20-DEC-2009
Plumstead Pond after Snow
20-DEC-2009
Plumstead Pond after Snow
20-DEC-2009
Plumstead Pond after Snow
07-MAR-2010
March taken with a black and white infrared camera
07-MAR-2010
March taken with a black and white infrared camera
The pond has filled up nicely now due to the cold wet winter. There is some planting to be done this coming weekend.
07-MAR-2010
March taken with a black and white infrared camera
Having been put to shame by David Ramsbotham who cycles to and from the pond I thought I`d better fall in line and get myself out on a push bike( although mine is electric cos I`m getting on in years:-)
13-MAR-2010
The Planting out Begins
13-MAR-2010
Part of the Crew
13-MAR-2010
Digging for Oil
13-MAR-2010
Snub the Photograther
13-MAR-2010
Someone Shouted "Tea Up" That made them smile:-)
13-MAR-2010
He`ll never loose those Gloves:-)
13-MAR-2010
Sent to Coventry "was it something we said?"
13-MAR-2010
"That`s it, I`ve had enough"
13-MAR-2010
Much better on my own :-)
13-MAR-2010
"Can I go home now David?"
13-MAR-2010
Starting to take shape
13-MAR-2010
Over here David:-)
13-MAR-2010
The labour at a safe distance:-)
13-MAR-2010
Duplicate cos they look so nice:-)
13-MAR-2010
Waiting for the first shoots to show
13-MAR-2010
The sun at last
13-MAR-2010
I`ll lean here and look busy:-)
13-MAR-2010
Still looking busy:-)
13-MAR-2010
Starting to see the lay out
13-MAR-2010
Thats the photograther leaning on a shovel looking busy
13-MAR-2010
Notice I haven`t disturbed any soil:-)
13-MAR-2010
The face behind the camera
I made a mistake here, I should have put the spade in a predug hole:-)
24-JUL-2010
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David Ramsbotham walking to the opening day of the pond.
24-JUL-2010
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Chatting with Norman Lamb MP and his wife who had kindly agreed to give up precious time to officially open the pond for us.
24-JUL-2010
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Irene makes sure the cover is all squared up ready for the unveiling.
24-JUL-2010
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Speeches in hand David gives thanks to all village members and others who gave up time and effort to make the project possible.
24-JUL-2010
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Norman Lamb in full swing
24-JUL-2010
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Norman explains about the one that got away:-)
24-JUL-2010
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The moment we have all been waiting for.
24-JUL-2010
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The unveiling of the new notice board.(notice how Irene is making a hasty retreat knowing that David installed the thing)
24-JUL-2010
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David and Norman support the notice board :-)
24-JUL-2010
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The crowd gathers at the entrance
24-JUL-2010
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Children being shown some of the creatures presently in the pond
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Wild Flower Meadow adjoining the Pond
15-JUL-2011
The Wild Flower Meadow adjoining the Pond
15-JUL-2011
The Wild Flower Meadow adjoining the Pond
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
Village Pond in Mid Summer
While I was shooting the summer pond shots in colour my wife Anne took some shots using an infra red camera that shoots in black and white.
For those interested, we started off with a stock standard Canon 450D camera that had become overtaken by later cameras and rather than selling it at a significant loss we decided to send it to the USA for conversion. (There are a couple of UK workshops that can carry out the work now but the States have been doing it longer and do a good job)
Basically a digital camera has an almost clear filter right in front of the sensor that allows normal colours that your eyes see to get through but holds back infra red and UV. They remove the original filter and replace it with one that prevents colours getting through but allows infra red light through, it`s that simple. You do have to select the right lighting conditions and subject matter and you never really know what the shot will turn out like till you view them. The new filter does allow a touch of colour through at times and this can be used to enhance the shots if need be.
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
15-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
19-JUL-2011
The Village Pond, Mid Summer 2011
19-JUL-2011
David and Irene Ramsbotham heading for the Village Pond for the meeting with the Judging Panel
A visit had been arranged for the Judging Panel from North Norfolk District Council to view the pond project that had been put forward for the 2011 Environment Awards.
19-JUL-2011
The Judging Panel along with David and Irene.
19-JUL-2011
The Judging Panel along with David and Irene.
19-JUL-2011
The Panel looking out over the Wild Flower Meadow.
19-JUL-2011
Judges walking freely around the project.
19-JUL-2011
Discussing the finer details of the project.
19-JUL-2011
Judges left to wander and discuss the project
19-JUL-2011
What a lovely seat to just sit and ponder.
11-MAR-2012
Plumstead Church showing new Flag Pole and Renovated Phone Box
23-APR-2012
Plumstead Church showing St Georges Day Flag
Taken with short telephoto lens
23-APR-2012
Plumstead Church showing St Georges Day Flag
Taken with wide angle lens
