Help clear grass cuttings after the annual Spring cut at Long Meadow

Weather permitting, Long Meadow is due to have its annual March cut on Thursday, 26th March 2026.

It’s important to clear the arisings so that the wildflowers can grow without having to battle their way through a layer of mown grass!

We need help with the raking. Last year there was not much grass growth, so the arisings were fairly quickly raked up. This year the grass is relatively long and lush so we have planned for four sessions:

• Friday 27th March 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm

• Friday 27th March 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm

• Saturday 28th March 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm

• Saturday 28th March 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm.

We start by the fence at the village end of Long Meadow.

If possible, please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online. This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be moved to another date.

Please come dressed for the weather, with stout footwear and gloves. Please bring a rake (wooden or spring-tined best) if you can.

Please remember the weather may dictate changes in these arrangements!