A great variety of ability and ages of around 26 cutters saw the sun rise and sun set on a glorious day ; in between time we tackled a gnarly old farmers hedge with a mix of species and a smattering of barbed wire and metal fencing to keep chainsaw operatives honest.
It was heart warming to see how people worked well together irrespective of age , ability or gender.
Pleachers were lost, a few choice words said , but at the end of it , around 3pm , the hedge was done .
Judging was done by the Hutchison family from Brick Pits Organic Farm near Uckfield, who after some careful deliberation awarded the trophy to the President's team lead by Mike Parrott.
The result did not matter ,as all who attended had a great time . Clive was even exhilarated !